Description
This Creamed Spinach recipe is a quick and easy side dish featuring tender baby spinach enveloped in a silky, rich cream sauce. With just six main ingredients and ready in 15 minutes, it’s a perfect accompaniment to any meal that adds a delicious and creamy vegetable component.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 10 oz Baby spinach (or 6 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained well)
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 4 oz Cream cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Optional Topping
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet with tall sides, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for approximately 1 minute until it becomes fragrant but not browned.
- Cook the Spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet. Sauté for 2-4 minutes until the spinach is just barely wilted. If the skillet is too full to stir properly or you can’t fit all spinach at once, add what fits, cover for 1-2 minutes to allow the bottom layer to wilt, then stir in a folding motion and gradually add the remaining spinach.
- Add Cream and Seasonings: Pour in the heavy cream and add the cream cheese pieces, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir constantly to help melt the cream cheese into the sauce.
- Simmer and Thicken: Once the cream cheese has melted, reduce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Note that the sauce will further thicken as it cools from hot to warm.
- Serve with Parmesan (Optional): If desired, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top before serving to add a savory finishing touch.
Notes
- This creamed spinach dish can be made quickly in just 15 minutes with minimal ingredients.
- Using baby spinach allows it to wilt quickly and evenly.
- Frozen spinach can be substituted by thawing and draining thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
- Stirring constantly when adding cream cheese helps achieve a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a nice savory note.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 278 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
