Creamed Spinach Boston Market Clone
Bring the creamy goodness of your favorite Boston Market side dish to your table with this irresistible Creamed Spinach Boston Market Clone recipe! This homemade version delivers all the rich, velvety flavors you love, featuring perfectly cooked spinach folded into a luxurious cream sauce made with butter, cream cheese, and Parmesan. A hint of garlic, onion, and nutmeg adds just the right depth of flavor, while a silky roux ensures the sauce has the ideal consistency. Ready in just 30 minutes, this restaurant-style creamed spinach is an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, steak, or holiday meals. Perfect for recreating a classic comfort food at home, it's a guaranteed hit for cozy family dinners or special occasions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out any excess water. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes to soften further. Drain well and set aside.
In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions, stirring constantly, to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in the milk, heavy cream, and chicken broth, ensuring the mixture is smooth with no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cream cheese has completely melted and the mixture is well-combined.
Fold the cooked spinach into the cream sauce, ensuring all the spinach is evenly coated.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the mixture is heated through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 95.7 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.1 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 282 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 2418 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1159 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2950 mg | 63% | |
*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.
