Creamed Spinach: Discover the Secret to Perfect Flavor!
Creamed spinach is a rich and creamy side dish made with fresh spinach, cream, and seasonings, perfect for complementing any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and remove any tough stems.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Add the spinach to the cream mixture and cook until wilted and heated through.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add garlic or onion for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg