Description
This creamed spinach recipe is rich, creamy, and made from scratch with fresh or frozen spinach, garlic, parmesan, and cream cheese. It’s the perfect easy vegetable side dish for steak, chicken, or any comforting meal. Enjoy this American classic with a homemade twist!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, finely chopped (or 1/4 small onion)
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 ounces fresh spinach or 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot or onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
3. Add the spinach. If using fresh, stir until wilted. If using frozen, ensure it’s fully thawed and squeezed dry before adding.
4. Pour in heavy cream and stir in cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and the mixture thickens slightly.
5. Add the parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thick and creamy.
6. Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe works well with both fresh and frozen spinach, just make sure to remove any excess moisture.
Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and melt.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg