Extra Rich Creamed Spinach Recipes

BEST HEALTHY CREAMED SPINACH

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Healthy creamed spinach, laced with onion and garlic, is one of the yummiest comfort side dishes ever. Keep it light or make it rich. It's up to you.

Provided by Cheryl

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 10 oz package chopped frozen spinach ((or 15 cups fresh baby spinach, about 1 1/2 lbs or 16 oz,, roughly chopped))
3 tablespoon butter and oil, any combination ((eg. 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil))
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions or onion ((about 1/2 medium onion))
1 teaspoon minced garlic - about 1 clove ((or 1/4 tsp garlic powder))
2 tablespoons all purpose flour ((or 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot flour for gluten free))
1 1/4 cups milk (fat free, 2% or whole milk)
1/4 cup half and half (10%) cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese or more, to taste

Steps:

COOK SPINACH: Cook frozen spinach in microwave as per package instructions. I add a teaspoon of water and microwave it, covered, for 3 1/2 minutes on High. Drain in strainer, squeezing out as much moisture as possible. It's ok if a little bit remains. Note 1 for using fresh spinach.
MAKE CREAM SAUCE: Heat butter and/or oil on medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add onions and sauté gently for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté another 30 seconds. Mix in flour to make a roux. Stir for 2 minutes until it turns pale brown. Don't let it get dark. Add any combination of milk and cream that you like to equal 1 1/2 cups/354 ml. I generally use mostly fat free or 2% milk and about 1/4 cup half and half (10%) cream. Stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add salt, black pepper and nutmeg (if using) to your taste.
COMBINE: Stir in cooked well-squeezed-out chopped spinach. Add Parmesan cheese if using. If mixture is too thick, add more milk until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately. Note 3 to make ahead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 408 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMED SPINACH

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Ready in 20 minutes, this Creamed Spinach recipe is an easy, tasty side dish for any meal. Perfect for holiday dinners or serving with steak. Simple ingredients make this spinach creamy, cheesy, and so delicious!

Provided by Amy

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small sweet onion (, diced)
4 cloves garlic (, minced)
4 ounces cream cheese (, cut into cubes)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano (, freshly grated)
pinch of nutmeg
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
2 pounds frozen cut leaf spinach

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until softened and translucent, stirring frequently, about 2-3 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cream cheese and cook, stirring, until melted.
Add heavy cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne; cook for 2 minutes.
Add mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir until combined and melted.
Fold spinach into cream sauce until evenly combined, cooking for an additional minute or so to warm through.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. (If the spinach seems a little watery, cook over medium-low heat until any excess liquid evaporates.)
Serve immediately while the sauce is still shiny and cheese is gooey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 478 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving