Creamed Spinach

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6 servings

  • Calories

    194 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Creamed Spinach

This creamed spinach recipe has an irresistibly rich, and cheesy velvety sauce. So easy, it's done in just 15 minutes! Perfect side dish!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons butter divided, soften 1 to room temperature, unsalted
  • ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 16 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 ounces cream cheese diced into 8 pieces (I used Neufchatel); use up to 4 oz for an insanely decadent, "cheesier" version, softened
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese about 1 ounce, grated

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, use a fork to mash the 1 tablespoon softened butter together with the flour until it forms a paste; set aside.
  2. In a Dutch oven or similar large, deep pot, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the shallot and cook until it is softened and turning translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add spinach by large handfuls, stirring it so that it cooks down and all fits in the pan—this whole process will take 3 or so minutes and the spinach will cook down to shockingly little.
  4. Stir in the butter flour mixture until incorporated.
  5. Dot the cream cheese over the top. Stir until the cream cheese is nicely blended.
  6. Stir in the salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Parmesan. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Enjoy hot.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Creamed spinach can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Heat leftovers in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through. (Add a splash of milk if the sauce has thickened too much.) The microwave also works.
  • TO FREEZE: Store leftovers in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • TO STORE: Creamed spinach can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Heat leftovers in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through. (Add a splash of milk if the sauce has thickened too much.) The microwave also works.
  • TO FREEZE: Store leftovers in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 4) Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Potassium 725mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 11084IU (222%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 253mg (25%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4)
Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Potassium 725mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 11084IU 222%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 253mg 25%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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