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Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach is a delicious side dish made with baby spinach, cream, and spices for perfect flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 198 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Spinach and Dairy

  • 20 oz baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • In large pot of boiling salted water, cook spinach for 30 seconds. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water. When cool enough to handle, drain and squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Add milk, heavy cream, and cream cheese to skillet. Simmer until cream cheese is melted. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
  • Add spinach and Parmesan and stir to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 198kcal
Keyword Creamed Spinach, creamy, Easy Recipe, side dish, spinach recipe, vegetable
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