The Best Creamed Spinach
The Best Creamed Spinach is a rich and flavorful dish that combines creamy textures with the freshness of spinach.
Equipment
- Pot
- Stirring Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen chopped spinach or 2 pounds fresh
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (½ block Philly)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out excess water, or boil fresh spinach for 1 minute, drain, rinse, and squeeze out water.
- In a pot, sauté the butter and onion over medium heat until lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Reduce the heat and stir in garlic, then add heavy cream, cream cheese, parmesan, and nutmeg, stirring until the cream cheese melts.
- Stir in the spinach and heat through, adding more cream if needed, or cooking longer to reduce excess liquid.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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