Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of creamed spinach, enhanced with creamy white sauce, garlic, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Blanch the spinach: In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add fresh spinach and blanch for 1-2 minutes until it wilts. Drain using a colander and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, squeeze out excess moisture and chop the spinach coarsely.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the olive oil. Once heated, add minced garlic, sautéing gently until it releases its fragrant aroma—this should take about 1 minute.
- Create the cream base: Stir in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add spinach and cheese: Fold in the chopped spinach and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Season and warm: Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if desired. Stir gently, letting everything heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prep the spinach a day in advance. You can also bake or air fry for different textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamed spinach, vegetarian side, comfort food, holiday recipes