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Creamed Spinach
This creamed spinach is fresh sauteed spinach leaves in a flavorful cream sauce with parmesan cheese. A classic side dish that's easy to make and pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and pork.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby spinach leaves
- 6 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan.
- Add 1/3 of the spinach to the pan, cook until wilted, then add another 1/3 of the spinach. Repeat the process until all of the spinach is wilted. Drain off any excess liquid.
- Remove the spinach from the pan and cover to keep warm. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the pan.
- Add the onion to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add the half and half, whisking after each addition. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just thickened. Stir in the salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Place the cooked spinach in the sauce and toss gently to coat. Add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- I find that this dish has the best flavor and texture when made with fresh spinach.
- If you use frozen spinach, make sure to thoroughly thaw and squeeze any excess water out of the spinach before you add it to the recipe.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese if you can, it has the best flavor and also melts more smoothly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
664mg
(28%)
Potassium
780mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
11533IU
(231%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
289mg
(29%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 780mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 11533IU | 231% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 289mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.