Remove large stems from spinach, and rinse with cold water; drain.
Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat, and add spinach. (Spinach will need to be tightly packed into the pan to cook all of it in one batch). Cover and cook 5 minutes or until spinach wilts; stir spinach well after 2 minutes.
Place spinach in a colander, and drain well, pressing spinach with the back of a spoon to remove as much moisture as possible.
Place pan coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot.
Add shallots; saut 2 minutes.
Combine flour, salt, and nutmeg; add to pan, stirring well. Cook 30 seconds.
Add milk and cheese, stirring with a whisk; cook 1 minute or until thick.
Add spinach; cook 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated.