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Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is a delicious side dish made with spinach, a blend of milk and cheeses. It's creamy, savory, and perfect for any meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 331 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 (10-ounce) containers frozen chopped spinach
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook spinach according to package instructions then place in a clean tea towel. Set the spinach (in the towel) over a sieve in the sink. Squeeze as much water out of the spinach as possible, then set aside.
- In a large sauté pan, add butter and set over medium heat. Once melted, add onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and are beginning to soften.
- Add spinach, milk, Parmesan cheese and cream cheese to the skillet and mix to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the milk has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
740mg
(31%)
Potassium
718mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
17522IU
(350%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
441mg
(44%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 740mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 17522IU | 350% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 441mg | 44% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.