Description
This easy creamed spinach recipe is a delicious and creamy side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. Made with fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and a rich Parmesan cheese sauce, this dish is a comforting and flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 lb fresh spinach (chopped) or 10 oz frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sauté Onion: Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Add Garlic: Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in Flour: Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in Milk and Cream: Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream until thickened.
- Season and Add Spinach: Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Finish with Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese.
- Can be made ahead and reheated gently over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
