Creamed Spinach

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Extra-creamy and rich, creamed spinach is the easy holiday side that will convert even the pickiest of eaters.


Prep Time

5 min

Total Time

15 min

Servings

6

Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Quick
Side Dish
Comfort Food
Dinner
Christmas recipe

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion medium, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • cayenne pepper pinch
  • 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan

Preparation

  1. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook spinach for 30 seconds. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water. When cool enough to handle, drain and squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add and onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
  3. Add milk, heavy cream, and cream cheese to skillet. Simmer until cream cheese is melted. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
  4. Add spinach and Parmesan and stir to combine.