Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is a delicious side dish made with spinach, a blend of milk and cheeses. It's creamy, savory, and perfect for any meal.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 331kcal
Ingredients
- 2 (10-ounce) containers frozen chopped spinach
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook spinach according to package instructions then place in a clean tea towel. Set the spinach (in the towel) over a sieve in the sink. Squeeze as much water out of the spinach as possible, then set aside.
- In a large sauté pan, add butter and set over medium heat. Once melted, add onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and are beginning to soften.
- Add spinach, milk, Parmesan cheese and cream cheese to the skillet and mix to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the milk has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 17522IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 441mg | Iron: 3mg