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Creamed Spinach

Delicious Creamed Spinach Recipe: A Creamy Side Dish Delight

Indulge in this creamy, flavorful creamed spinach that enhances any meal and is sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 306
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Butter and Aromatics
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
Creamy Mixture
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch freshly grated nutmeg or use ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano
Spinach
  • 2 pounds frozen cut leaf spinach thawed and squeezed very dry

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more. Do not brown.
  3. Add the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the cream is thick enough to coat a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  6. Add the spinach and stir until evenly combined with the cream sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. If the spinach seems a little watery, cook over medium-low heat until any excess liquid evaporates. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 7gFat: 29gSodium: 357mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

Consider adding crispy bacon bits or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for additional flavor. This dish can also be prepared ahead of time and reheated gently before serving.

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