Creamed Chard

• servings: 5–6 (1/2 Cup) Servings
• active time: 18–22 Minutes
• total time: 45 Minutes

Ingredients

2 Large Bunches Of Swiss Chard (About 1lb Of Greens Total)

3 Tbsp Butter

65g Minced Shallot (About 2 Small Shallots)

2 Large Cloves Garlic, Minced

15g Ap Flour

225g Whole Milk

225g Heavy Cream

2g Salt

2g Pepper

Directions

1. Separate leaves from the stems. remove wood ends of chard stems. split each stem length wise a couple of times, then chop into a medium dice. Cut leaves into about 1/2" pieces

2. Add butter to large heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat. When butter is almost melted, add in chard stems, shallot, and a pinch of salt. Sweat for 3-4 min before adding garlic.

3. Add in chopped chard. When starting to wilt down, add flour and stir. Add whole milk and heavy cream.

4. Reduce heat to med low and cook for 25 min, cooking occasionally until thickened and tender. When finished cooking, add salt and pepper.