The Best Creamed Spinach Recipe
Indulge in the creamiest and most flavorful creamed spinach you’ve ever tasted with this easy recipe. Perfect as a side dish or a standalone treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Frozen Spinach:
- 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
For the Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 block Philly), softened
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach: Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out excess water. For fresh spinach, blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and chop if desired.
- Sauté Onion: In a pot, sauté butter and onion until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Cream Sauce: Reduce heat, stir in garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, parmesan, and nutmeg. Allow the cream cheese to melt and the sauce to thicken.
- Incorporate Spinach: Stir in the spinach and heat through. Adjust consistency with more cream if needed.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with either frozen or fresh spinach, depending on your preference and availability.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the cream sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamed Spinach, Side Dish, Creamy Spinach, Vegetarian, Easy Recipe
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