Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach is a classic steakhouse side dish that features tender baby spinach leaves bathed in a velvety, garlicky cream sauce, topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese! This recipe transforms the humble spinach into a luxurious, creamy side dish that will have even the biggest vegetable skeptics coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet with over medium high heat. In batches (I had to do two) add in spinach. Cook until wilted then add in the remaining spinach.
- Transfer the cooked spinach to a colander and drain. Press out as much liquid as possible.
- Heat butter in the same skillet over medium high heat.Once melted add in the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes.Add in the garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and return the spinach back to the pan. Stir to combine then bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes.Turn off the heat and add in the parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste then serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 10gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 307mgPotassium: 715mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 11781IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 307mgIron: 3mg