Easy Creamed Spinach
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Easy Creamed Spinach
Description
Easy Creamed Spinach combines thawed, well-drained frozen spinach with a rich sauce made from heavy cream, mascarpone, cream cheese, Asiago cheese, and sautéed garlic. The garlic is lightly cooked in butter to release its aroma without burning, then blended with the cheeses and cream until melted and smooth. After stirring in the spinach, the mixture simmers uncovered to thicken to the desired consistency. The finished dish offers a creamy and cheesy flavor profile, with the Asiago providing a slightly sharp and nutty edge. It can be served warm as a classic vegetable side.
The preparation emphasizes removing excess water from the spinach to prevent a watery sauce and achieving a thick, cohesive texture. The creamed spinach can be adjusted for creaminess by adding more heavy cream and salt if a looser, tangier style is preferred. Asiago is the recommended cheese but may be substituted with Parmesan or Romano as needed.
Leftovers store well refrigerated or frozen for future meals. A final grating of cheese on top enhances presentation and flavor before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 - 9 ounce spinach thawed and drained, chopped, frozen, packages
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese room temperature
- ⅓ cup cream cheese room temperature
- ⅔ cup Asiago cheese or parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Defrost the spinach and squeeze every bit of water out that you can, making sure it is as dry as possible. Heat a skillet over medium and sauté the garlic in the butter for about 20 seconds, careful not to burn it.
- Add in the heavy cream, mascarpone, cream cheese, salt and pepper and mix until the cheese has melted. Then add in the grated asiago. Add in the spinach and simmer (uncovered) on low for 5 minutes, or until thickened to your liking.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with a grating of asiago cheese over the top. Store leftovers in the fridge for a few days or freeze.
Notes
- Ensure the spinach is thoroughly drained to avoid a watery creamed spinach.
- For a tangier, thinner version, add up to ½ cup extra heavy cream and adjust the salt accordingly.
- Asiago cheese adds a distinctive flavor but parmesan or Romano can be used as substitutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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