Creamed Spinach
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Creamed Spinach
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Creamed spinach is one of the most popular side dishes for a reason. Savory, creamy, and yet somehow still super nutritious, its a great side dish anytime!
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Ingredients
- 20 oz. baby spinach
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Trim off any thick stems from the spinach and cook until wilted, stirring constantly. Remove from the skillet and drain all liquid in a colander. Try to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add onion and cook until soft, 5 -8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
- Add milk, heavy cream, and cream cheese to the skillet. Simmer until cream cheese is melted.
- Add spinach and Parmesan and stir to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- A classic accompaniment for steak, creamed spinach goes well with any meat, fish or poultry, like roasted chicken.
- A classic accompaniment for steak, creamed spinach goes well with any meat, fish or poultry, like roasted chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1132kcal
(57%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
96g
(148%)
Saturated Fat
58g
(290%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
274mg
(91%)
Sodium
1450mg
(60%)
Potassium
3685mg
(105%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
56658IU
(1133%)
Vitamin C
166mg
(184%)
Calcium
1187mg
(119%)
Iron
16mg
(89%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1132kcal | 57% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 96g | 148% |
| Saturated Fat | 58g | 290% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 274mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 1450mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 3685mg | 78% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 56658IU | 1133% |
| Vitamin C | 166mg | 184% |
| Calcium | 1187mg | 119% |
| Iron | 16mg | 89% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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