10 Minute Creamed Spinach
Get ready to elevate your side dish game with this irresistible 10-Minute Creamed Spinach recipe! Perfectly wilted fresh spinach is smothered in a luxuriously creamy sauce made with cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, and a touch of Parmesan for a rich, savory flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With minimal prep and a quick cooking time, this dish comes together effortlessly in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal solution for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner parties. Add a pinch of nutmeg for a subtle depth of flavor, and pair it with roasted meats, grilled chicken, or enjoy it as a vegetarian delight. Easy, indulgent, and packed with nutrients, this creamed spinach recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 60 grams cream cheese
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated (optional)
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and let it drain to remove excess water.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring frequently until all the spinach has wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
Once wilted, reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese until it has melted and evenly coated the spinach.
Pour in the heavy cream and continue to stir, ensuring the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, ground black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Stir well to combine.
Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.8 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.1 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 273 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2151 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 690 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 119 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
