Creamed Spinach
Delicious Comfort Food
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 317kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Fresh Spinach washed and stemmed
- 2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- ¾ cups Heavy Cream
- ¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (optional) grated
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, until wilted. Drain the spinach in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze out excess water and coarsely chop the spinach. Set aside.2 lbs. Fresh Spinach
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter, 1 small Onion, 2 cloves Garlic
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken slightly.¾ cups Heavy Cream
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the spinach is heated through and fully incorporated into the sauce.
- Season with ground nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. If using Parmesan cheese, stir it in now.¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- Serve your creamed spinach hot as a delicious side dish to your favorite main course.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 1354mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 22206IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 6mg