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Creamed Spinach Recipe
This creamed spinach recipe makes a luxurious and velvety dish that is packed with vibrant green spinach.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 121 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound fresh spinach or 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- ¼ cup yellow onion minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened, cubed
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon seasoned salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach leaves if using fresh. Pinch off any tough stems and roughly chop the spinach.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook the spinach until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and place in a strainer to drain.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and add the onion and butter to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
- Add the cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Whisk in the heavy cream, garlic powder, and salt. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Gently squeeze any excess liquid from the spinach and stir it into the cream sauce. Taste and season with additional seasoned salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Fresh spinach can be substituted with 10 ounces of frozen chopped spinach.
- Parmesan cheese can be stirred in with the spinach if desired.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
121
(6%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Potassium
454mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
7470IU
(149%)
Vitamin C
21.7mg
(24%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 7470IU | 149% |
| Vitamin C | 21.7mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.