Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach is a delicious side dish that can easily be made ahead of time. This classic side dish is made with spinach, cream cheese and simple seasoning.
Servings: 6
Cost: $7.22, $1.20 per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- ½ Yellow Onion finely diced
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 16 ounces Baby Spinach
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 5–6 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
- Add the spinach and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the cream cheese and stir until completely melted and combined with the spinach.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook until melted and creamy.
- Remove from the heat and let the creamed spinach sit for a few minutes to thicken.
- Serve warm.
Notes
The creamed spinach will thicken slightly as it cools.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7497IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2mg
