Stella's Roar. Hedonism: A devotion to the pleasures of the senses.

Ingredients

1. 6 tablespoons butter, divided
2. 1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
3. 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
4. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
5. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6. 1-1/2 cups milk
7. 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
8. 1 teaspoon sugar
9. 1 teaspoon salt
10. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11. 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12. 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
13. 2 (1-pound) packages chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
14. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15. Garnish: additional grated
16. Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and garlic; cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender. Remove vegetables to a bowl.
2. In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Add cream, sugar, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and hot pepper sauce, whisking until smooth.
3. Add spinach; cook for 15 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Add mushroom mixture and cheese; cook for 1 minute, stirring until cheese is melted.
5. Garnish with additional cheese, if desired.