Description
Indulge in this luxurious Creamed Spinach recipe that is rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect as a side dish to complement any meal.
Ingredients
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For the Creamed Spinach:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 16 oz fresh spinach (or 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook the Spinach: Add spinach in batches, wilting it down. Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Finish and Serve: Cook until thickened. Adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Notes
- If using frozen spinach, squeeze out excess moisture. For richer flavor, use all cream. Leftovers can be gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
