Easy Creamed Spinach
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3.7
9 reviews
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Easy Creamed Spinach
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Creamed spinach is a decadent, cheesy side dish special enough for the holidays but easy enough for any day. Warm, creamy, and comforting, this comes together in less than 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 25 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup onion finely diced
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/4 cups half and half divided
- 1/2 cup gruyere shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan shredded
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Steam fresh baby spinach until wilted and tender.
- Squeeze all of the excess liquid from the spinach.
- In a skillet over medium heat melt butter then add onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Sprinkle flour into skillet whisking for 1-2 minutes until flour lightly browns.
- Slowly add 2 cups of half and half, whisking continuously until the sauce begins to thicken, 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in Gruyere and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted.
- Add the spinach, salt, and pepper to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour in the remaining half and half stirring until the mixture has loosened up in consistency.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
5ounces
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
462mg
(19%)
Potassium
808mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
11652IU
(233%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
378mg
(38%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5ounces | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 808mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11652IU | 233% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 378mg | 38% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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