Creamed Spinach (Spinach Maria)
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Creamed Spinach (Spinach Maria)
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This is a unique creamed spinach inspired by Spinach Maria, a spicy version from Tennessee. This easy recipe uses three types of cheese and comes together in just 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 24 oz fresh spinach Substitute with 12 oz frozen spinach
- ⅓ cup butter unsalted
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 2 cups heavy cream can substitute with half and half or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes divided, ½ teaspoon for garnish
- 4 oz shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 6 oz shredded cheddar jack cheese divided; use half Monterrey Jack and half Sharp Cheddar if buying separate
- 1 teaspoon black pepper for garnish
Instructions
- If using fresh spinach, blanch in a pot of hot water, drain the water and set aside - you can use an ice bath to preserve the color as desired. You can also chop up the blanched spinach if you want smaller bites (but I prefer not to do this!)
- If you do the optional baking step at the end, preheat oven to 350°F
- In a cast iron skillet (or oven safe skillet) melt butter on medium heat and then sauté the onions until they are fully sweated (about 3 to 4 minutes)
- Add heavy cream and stir to combine until bubbles start to appear. Reduce the heat to low and then add Dijon mustard, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Next, add the Mozzarella and 4 oz of the Cheddar Jack cheese and whisk to create a thick gooey cheese sauce. If you're not planning to bake in the last step, add all the cheese at this step!
- Squeeze all possible excess water out of the spinach and then add to the cheese sauce. Give everything a good mix until combined.
- Add the 2 oz of Cheddar jack on top and bake in the oven for about 3-4 minutes until the top layer melts really well. Top with a bit more red pepper flakes and black pepper and serve hot!
Notes
- If you use frozen spinach, you don't need to blanch it. Just make sure to thaw it before you start this recipe and drain excess water before adding in.
- You can also just use Cheddar instead of Cheddar Jack or vary the proportions of the cheese to your liking!
- I find that additional salt is not necessary for this recipe, but if you prefer, you can add a teaspoon to the cream mixture.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
534kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Cholesterol
176mg
(59%)
Sodium
409mg
(17%)
Potassium
126mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1975IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
364mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1975IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 364mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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141 reviews
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