Creamed Spinach

Creamed spinach is such a simple but delicious side dish. Basic pantry essentials and a handful of minutes are all it requires to make this homemade fresh creamed spinach.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings -6 servings

Calories 168kcal

Author Kelsey

Equipment

Ingredients

1-12 oz package spinach approximately 4 cups
1 Tablespoon butter unsalted
1/2 small onion diced yellow or white
2 cloves garlic smashed and sliced
3/4 cup whole milk or half and half
1-2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 oz cream cheese softened
3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon cayenne optional

Instructions

Start by rinsing off your spinach leaves and letting them dry in a bowl.
Now in a pan add your butter and heat on medium heat and allow it to melt. Once melted add in your diced onions and cook 2-4 minutes.
Allow the onions to become translucent and fragrant. Then add in your garlic and cook for another minute.
While the garlic is cooking add your milk in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 25 seconds. Stir in the cornstarch and whisk well. Lower heat to low-medium.
Pour the milk mixture into the pan, and add in your salt, pepper, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese. Add cayenne as well if you want it. Stir until it reaches the desired thickness you want. Continuously stir or it will burn.
Toss in your spinach and stir until well mixed. Cook down a little to your desired texture. Then serve this creamed spinach warm.

Notes

You can use frozen spinach, just thaw first and then squeeze off extra liquid.

You can replace the milk with half and a half if you prefer.

Top with added parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of cayenne, or even nutmeg.

Serve fresh and then store any leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days. Use your best judgment in terms of quality.

Feel free to swap to a shallot if you prefer.

Go ahead and double the recipe if you want, this recipe is versatile. Just use a larger pan as the spinach will break down.

This is a great weeknight side dish, Christmas side dish, or even for Thanksgiving. I don't recommend making this in advance, it is best when served fresh.

You can leave out the cream cheese if you want, and replace it with mozzarella cheese.

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