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Creamed Spinach

This easy creamed spinach recipe stars fresh spinach in a rich, cheesy sauce. It's a delicious holiday side dish, but it's simple enough to make on regular weeknights too.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 to 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots diced (⅔ cup)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 20 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice plus more to taste

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, salt, and several grinds of pepper and cook for 4 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic, followed by the flour.
  2. Add the cream and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cream is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  3. Add the spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until just wilted. The sauce will thin out slightly from the water released by the spinach. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to thicken the sauce, then stir in the lemon juice.
  4. Season to taste and serve.