Creamed Spinach
This easy creamed spinach recipe is even better than at the steakhouse! Perfectly seasoned & infused with a hint of garlic & parmesan cheese.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 249kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ onion (large), finely chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cream
- 16 ounces frozen spinach
- ½ cup grated parmesan plus extra for garnish
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat (approx. 1 to 2 minutes).
- Saute the onion in the melted butter until tender and translucent (approx. 5 to 10 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture, and continue to cook, stirring, until a thick paste forms.
- Slowly whisk in the cream and bring the mixture up to a simmer.
- Fold in the spinach, cheese, salt, garlic, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Continue to cook until the creamed spinach is simmering, then transfer to a serving dish and garnish with another pinch of parmesan.
Notes
For a gluten-free creamed spinach recipe, eliminate the flour and instead use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9637IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2mg