Easy Creamed Spinach

Using frozen spinach slashes time in this Easy Creamed Spinach recipe… it’s a perfect side dish for just about any main course!

Tender spinach in a velvety, cheesy cream sauce is always a welcomed side dish.  I’m making it to bring to my parent’s annual Christmas Eve dinner (to be served with prime rib).  It’s also delicious with pork, chicken and fish.

Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

Yes!  This recipe can easily be made a day ahead of time and served the next day.  Allow to cool and store in the fridge in an airtight container.  Reheat in a large skillet over low heat until warmed, stirring often.

How Many People Does This Serve?

This recipe yields approximately 2-1/2 cups (4 servings that are a little over 1/2 cup each) and is easily doubled.  The photographs shown are the recipe doubled.

Enjoy!

Easy Creamed Spinach

Tender spinach in a velvety, cheesy cream sauce is always a welcomed side dish!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamed spinach frozen, easy creamed spinach recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Servings: 4

Author: Amy

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt more or less, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper more or less, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 16 ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional topping

Instructions

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender (about 3 to 4 minutes).
• Add garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds).
• Add heavy cream, cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.  Stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
• In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together milk and flour.  Pour into mixture and stir to combine.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 1 to 2 minutes).
• Add spinach and stir well to combine.  Cook (stirring frequently) until spinach is heated, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

• Allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in a large skillet over low heat (stirring frequently) until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 14253IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 2mg

If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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