Boos, I figured out the key to getting folks to eat more veggies. Make my creamed spinach recipe. No lie, it’s pure comfort food. I keep it easy by using frozen spinach then I layer in some cream cheese, spices, and a ton of melty cheeses. There’s a reason why folks order this at steakhouses. And mine gives any steakhouse a serious run for its money.
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Video Tutorial
How to Make Creamed Spinach
Step 1: Add butter to a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender (about 3-4 minutes). Then add garlic and saute for about 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for about a minute. Whisk in the half and half then add onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, nutmeg and cayenne. Stir in cream cheese, parmesan and Italian cheese and allow it to completely dissolve into the cream.
Step 2: Finally add in completely thawed and dried of all excess water spinach and stir into the cream sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Continue stirring for about 3-4 minutes until spinach is heated through and one with the sauce. Taste one last time, do final seasoning and serve.
Creamed Spinach Recipe
Easily made with frozen spinach, smooth cream cheese, flavorful spices and a blend of decadent cheeses, this Creamed Spinach recipe is pure comfort food! It is an irresistible side dish that serves as the perfect accompaniment to any weeknight or holiday dinner!
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Begin by working with the thawed spinach. Use fresh paper towels to squeeze out all of the excess water until they are as dry as possible.
Next add butter to a large pan over medium heat.
Once heated add onion and saute until tender (about 3-4 minutes). Then add garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
Stir in flour and cook for about a minute.it will become a thick paste.
Whisk in half and half in then add onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, nutmeg and cayenne. Stir in cream cheese and parmesan and Italian blend cheese and allow it to completely dissolve into the cream.
Finally add in the spinach and stir into the cream sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste and continue stirring for about 3-4 minutes until spinach is heated through and one with the sauce. Taste one last time, do final seasoning and serve.
Avoid microwaving to prevent separation and keep that delightful texture intact!
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 11774IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 2mg
Recipe Tips
Dry Really REALLY Well: Even a little extra moisture left in the spinach can make the sauce watery and not as creamy as we want so take your time to wring it out.
Softened Cream Cheese: Make sure you leave the cream cheese out for an hour before you blend it into the sauce. If it is too stiff, it won’t melt down.
Adjust the texture: If you want it super thick, less liquid is the key or cooking to thicken it more. If you want it looser, add more liquid.
Don’t be afraid to get creative! Creamed spinach can also be stuffed in pasta shells, added to a grilled cheese or used as a chicken breast filling.
