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Recipe for Creamed Spinach
Victoria Haneveer

Creamed Spinach Recipe

Learn how to make your own creamed spinach. The best side dish for everything from chicken to steaks, creamed spinach is easy to prepare and very healthy too. Try this recipe for creamed spinach if you want to make this wonderful dish for yourself. I love it with rib-eye steak and fries!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
 

  • 12 oz (340g) fresh large spinach leaves
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil
  • 1/4 chopped onion (optional)
  • 1 minced garlic clove (optional)
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Wash the spinach in cold water unless it is pre-washed.
  2. Even if it is you might still want to give it another rinse!
  3. Fry the onion and garlic in the butter or oil for a few minutes, if using.
  4. Add the spinach to the pot and put the lid on.
  5. If you are not using onion and garlic, add a little water or oil to the pan.
  6. Turn the heat quite low and just let the spinach cook down.
  7. You can stir it occasionally if you wish.
  8. Once it has wilted, you can stir in the cream cheese and also add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. A pinch of nutmeg is also nice.

Notes

  • Although you may use half-fat cream cheese, the flavor will be richer if you use the full-fat kind.
  • An alternative to the cream cheese would be using shredded cheddar and a splash of cream.
  • Keep this creamed spinach warm in the oven if it is ready before you need it.