5 from 12 votes
Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach is made by sautéing fresh spinach with onions and garlic, then simmering in a sauce of heavy cream and cream cheese to create a rich, velvety texture. Parmesan cheese adds a savory finish, while seasoning with salt and freshly ground pepper rounds out the flavors. This dish offers a creamy, comforting side that complements a variety of main courses.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
214 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 20 ounces spinach two 10 oz bags, fresh
- 2 TBSP butter
- 1 yellow onion small
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese plus extra to taste, freshly grated
Instructions
- First prep the veggies. Roughly chop spinach. Peel and finely dice onion. Peel and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add and onion and cook until tender, 5-7 minutes.
- Next add garlic and cook for one additional minute until fragrant.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add fresh chopped spinach and stir frequently until wilted.
- Add heavy cream and cream cheese and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until the cream cheese melty and has thickened into a sauce.
- Lastly add Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. That's it! You can add extra salt and pepper to taste as well as any additional parmesan cheese your heart desires. For extra creamy creamed spinach you're welcome to stir in a little extra cream cheese at the end if you'd like. Let your taste buds be your guide! Serve hot.
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STORAGE AND LEFTOVERS
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Since we're working with a creamy sauce, avoid high heat when reheating. You can reheat either in the microwave or stovetop in a skillet/saucepan.
- For stovetop, heat over low heat until warmed through, stirring frequently. For microwave, heat in 30 second increments in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring in-between to help distribute the heat.
Notes
- Use full-fat dairy products for best creaminess and sauce consistency.
- Adjust spinach quantity after initial cooking to increase leaf-to-sauce ratio if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat over low heat to prevent sauce separation.
- Freshly grated Parmesan enhances flavor and saltiness; add more to taste at serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
334mg
(14%)
Potassium
607mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
9556IU
(191%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 334mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 9556IU | 191% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.