Creamed Spinach
User Reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
224 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Creamed Spinach
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Creamed Spinach is a deliciously versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with a wide variety of entrees. We've added cream cheese and Parmesan for even more flavor and richness.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh baby spinach , washed and drained
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion , finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (or more if you prefer the sauce thicker)
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/3 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional and perfectly delicious without)
Instructions
- Bring large pot of water to a boil, add the spinach, and let boil for 1 minute. Drain the spinach, rinse with cold water, and use your hands to squeeze as much water out of the leaves as you can. Transfer the spinach to a chopping board and coarsely chop. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the flour, stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes (this will eliminate the flour flavor). Add the heavy cream and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce the heat to a simmer stir in the cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir until the cream cheese is melted. Add Parmesan and stir until melted. Simmer a minute or two or until the sauce has thickened. Add spinach and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Creamed spinach will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat it gently to prevent the cream from splitting. This is best done on the stove over low heat in a saucepan.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
502mg
(21%)
Potassium
954mg
(27%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
14749IU
(295%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
260mg
(26%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 954mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 14749IU | 295% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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