Easy Skillet Creamed Spinach
Elevate your side dish game with this rich and decadent Easy Skillet Creamed Spinach! Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant holiday dinners, this recipe features tender, fresh spinach folded into a luxurious cream sauce made with butter, milk, and a hint of heavy cream. Finely diced onions and garlic add a savory depth, while grated Parmesan and a pinch of nutmeg bring a gourmet touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-skillet wonder is as simple as it is satisfying. Whether you’re pairing it with roasted meats or serving it as part of a vegetarian feast, this creamed spinach is a comforting and flavorful crowd-pleaser that’s sure to shine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.333 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach. If needed, roughly chop the spinach into bite-sized pieces.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly to form a roux, and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Gradually add the spinach to the skillet, stirring gently to wilt it into the creamy sauce. Continue until all the spinach has been incorporated and cooked down, about 3-4 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.3 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.9 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 2119 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1065 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 567 mg | 12% | |
*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.
