Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach is a delicious side dish made with baby spinach, cream, and spices for perfect flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 198 kcal
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
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.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 198kcal
Keyword Creamed Spinach, creamy, Easy Recipe, side dish, spinach recipe, vegetable