Creamed Spinach
Made with fresh or frozen spinach in a luxurious cream sauce, this easy Creamed Spinach recipe is ready in just 25 minutes! It’s a rich and creamy side dish to pair with everyday dinners or holiday feasts.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 32 oz. fresh spinach or frozen*
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tbsp water
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
Instructions
- Add butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Then add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
- Add in the spinach in batches and saute until wilted. Repeat this process until all the spinach has been added and is wilted. While the spinach is cooking, whisk the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to create a slurry and set aside.
- Then add in the cream cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cream cheese has melted, then add the parmesan cheese and cornstarch slurry and simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
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Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
*If using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw and squeeze out the moisture before adding the spinach to the skillet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10965IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 3mg
