Creamed Spinach Direct from Heaven
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with "Creamed Spinach Direct from Heaven," a decadent side dish that transforms fresh spinach into a rich, velvety masterpiece. Featuring a luscious blend of heavy cream, cream cheese, and grated Parmesan, this recipe is elevated with the aromatic touch of sautéed onion, garlic, and a hint of freshly grated nutmeg. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, this creamy spinach dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an elegant yet easy addition to any meal. Whether served alongside a holiday roast or a weeknight chicken dinner, this heavenly creamed spinach is sure to steal the spotlight and satisfy every craving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 60 grams cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, add the fresh spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, drain excess liquid, and chop the spinach coarsely. Set it aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low, then pour in the heavy cream and stir well.
Add the cream cheese to the skillet and stir until it melts and combines with the cream, forming a creamy sauce.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chopped, cooked spinach to the skillet and mix well into the creamy sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately as a side dish alongside your favorite main course. Enjoy your Creamed Spinach Direct from Heaven!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.0 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.3 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 403 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 2516 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1004 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 5% | |
*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.
