Creamed Spinach

This creamed spinach recipe can be made with fresh or frozen spinach and is combined with a quick and easy Parmesan cream sauce.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 370kcal

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

16 oz. spinach
8 tablespoons butter divided
2 tablespoons flour
¾ cup onions finely diced
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 cup half and half can sub whole milk
Salt/pepper to taste
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus 2 tbsp. to garnish

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Instructions

Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in 1 more tablespoon of butter. Set aside.
Melt the remaining butter in the same pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and garlic. Stir until golden, about 2 minutes.
Add the half and half in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add the salt/pepper and Parmesan cheese and whisk continuously for 3-5 minutes.
Add the cooked spinach. Transfer to a bowl and top with 2 Tablespoons of grated Parmesan and freshly cracked pepper. Serve!

Nutrition

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