Cheesy Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is a delightful side dish featuring wilted spinach leaves in a creamy sauce with a cheesy, rich, and velvety texture.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (80 g) minced white onion
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup (236 ml) heavy cream
- 16 ounce (454 g) bag fresh spinach
- 1 cup (112 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese softened
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan melt the butter and cook the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and cook an extra minute.4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup minced white onion, 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- While the onions are cooking, heat a large pan of water. When it begins to boil, add the spinach and blanch for one minute. Remove from the water and add to an ice water bath. Drain and squeeze dry.16 ounce bag fresh spinach
- Add the heavy cream, mozzarella, cream cheese and parmesan to the onions and cook till warmed and bubbly.1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Chop the spinach and add to the creamy mixture. Cook for 2 more minutes. Sprinkle in the seasonings and stir to incorporate.½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Serve with your favorite main dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (4 ounces) | Calories: 573 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 53 g | Saturated Fat: 32 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14 g | Trans Fat: 0.5 g | Cholesterol: 157 mg | Sodium: 864 mg | Potassium: 804 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 5 g
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