Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Creamed Spinach that makes for a perfect side dish to accompany your favorite main course. Whether you’re serving it for a holiday feast or a regular weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Fresh Spinach:
1 lb;
Unsalted Butter:
2 tablespoons;
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced;
Onion or Shallot:
¼ cup, finely chopped;
All-Purpose Flour:
2 tablespoons;
Whole Milk:
1 cup;
Heavy Cream:
½ cup;
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
¼ cup;
Ground Nutmeg:
⅛ teaspoon;
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste
Instructions
- Prepare Spinach: Blanch fresh spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and chop. For frozen spinach, squeeze out excess moisture.
- Saute Aromatics: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook until soft.
- Create Roux: Stir in flour, cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Make Sauce: Gradually whisk in milk and cream, cook until thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Add spinach, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer until creamy.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute milk and cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Great as a side dish with steak, chicken, or holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
