Creamed Spinach
Elevate your dinner table with the rich and indulgent taste of homemade Creamed Spinach—a classic side dish that combines fresh spinach leaves, a velvety cream base, and a hint of nutmeg for a touch of refinement. This recipe is a perfect balance of creamy, cheesy goodness, featuring softened cream cheese and freshly grated Parmesan for unmatched flavor and texture. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, it’s an effortless yet luxurious addition to any meal. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare, this dish pairs beautifully with steaks, roasted chicken, or holiday mains. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or seeking to upgrade a weekday meal, Creamed Spinach delivers comfort and elegance with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Rinse the spinach leaves under cold running water and dry them thoroughly using a salad spinner or pat them dry with paper towels.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the spinach to the skillet, a handful at a time, stirring occasionally. Allow the spinach to wilt down before adding more. Continue until all the spinach is added and has wilted completely.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the softened cream cheese. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
Season the creamed spinach with ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted and the mixture has thickened slightly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the creamed spinach immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.5 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.1 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2321 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 837 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2850 mg | 61% | |
*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.
