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Creamed Spinach

This easy cheesy creamed spinach recipe is a fantastic vegetarian side dish for Thanksgiving and is so speedy it's a perfect steakhouse style side for weeknight dinners too!

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces fresh spinach (two 10 oz bags)
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan plus extra to taste

Instructions

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  1. First prep the veggies. Roughly chop spinach. Peel and finely dice onion. Peel and mince garlic.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add and onion and cook until tender, 5-7 minutes.
  3. Next add garlic and cook for one additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Add fresh chopped spinach and stir frequently until wilted.
  5. Add heavy cream and cream cheese and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until the cream cheese melty and has thickened into a sauce.
  6. 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.
STORAGE AND LEFTOVERS
  1. 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.
  2. 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

  • I always use full-fat dairy products for this recipe since using fat-free or reduced-fat products will affect both the creaminess and consistency. If you'd like, feel free to add extra spinach aftertaste testing the completed dish for a greater spinach-to-sauce ratio.
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 334mg (14%) Potassium 607mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 9556IU (191%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

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.

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