5.0 from 9 votes
Creamed Spinach
This creamed spinach recipe can be made with fresh or frozen spinach and is combined with a quick and easy Parmesan cream sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 370 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 oz. spinach
- 8 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ¾ cup onions finely diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 cup half and half can sub whole milk
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus 2 tbsp. to garnish
Instructions
- Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in 1 more tablespoon of butter. Set aside.
- Melt the remaining butter in the same pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and garlic. Stir until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add the half and half in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add the salt/pepper and Parmesan cheese and whisk continuously for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked spinach. Transfer to a bowl and top with 2 Tablespoons of grated Parmesan and freshly cracked pepper. Serve!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
443mg
(18%)
Potassium
765mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
11620IU
(232%)
Vitamin C
35.2mg
(39%)
Calcium
285mg
(29%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 765mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11620IU | 232% |
| Vitamin C | 35.2mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 285mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.