4.7 from 45 votes
Classic Creamed Spinach
Classic Creamed Spinach is creamy, cheesy goodness. This is the best way to eat spinach. You’ll never look at leafy greens the same!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
263 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter salted
- 1 pound baby spinach
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with lid over medium-high heat. Add in butter and melt.
- Add in spinach leaves. Cover with lid and let spinach wilt, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Once spinach is wilted, add in garlic and flour and toast 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Liquid should thicken immediately upon simmering.
- Turn off the heat and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted, or serve with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Potassium
460mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
7944IU
(159%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
153mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7944IU | 159% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.