Description
Experience rich flavors with this easy Creamed Spinach Recipe! Perfect as a side dish, it’s creamy, cheesy, and ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup shallots (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (grated)
- 2 pounds frozen cut leaf spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out excess water.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Sauté shallots until soft, then add minced garlic.
- Pour in the heavy cream along with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a low boil and cook until thickened.
- Stir in the grated cheese until melted, then add the spinach and mix thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg