Serrano Cheese Spinach
Elevate your side dish game with this indulgent Serrano Cheese Spinach recipe, a creamy and spicy delight that pairs fresh spinach with the bold kick of Serrano peppers. Perfectly balanced by velvety cream cheese, melted cheddar, and a touch of heavy cream, this dish is rich in flavor and irresistibly comforting. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a decadent creation ideal for dinner parties or family meals. Serve it warm alongside grilled proteins or as a dip with tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Bursting with savory notes and a hint of heat, Serrano Cheese Spinach is a versatile, flavor-packed addition to any recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 pieces Serrano peppers
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 120 grams Cream cheese
- 100 grams Shredded cheddar cheese
- 15 grams Butter
- 60 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and drain the spinach leaves thoroughly. Chop them roughly and set aside.
Finely chop the Serrano peppers, removing the seeds if you prefer milder heat. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and Serrano peppers, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Gradually add the chopped spinach, stirring occasionally, until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cream cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and coated the spinach evenly.
Pour in the heavy cream and mix well. Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until it melts and combines into a creamy sauce.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Stir everything together and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Remove from heat and transfer the Serrano Cheese Spinach to a serving dish. Serve warm as a side dish or with tortilla chips as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 629 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 760 mg | 16% | |
*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.
