Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Irresistible Creamed Spinach, a velvety side dish that perfectly combines fresh spinach with a creamy, garlic-infused sauce. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish is not just delicious but also visually appealing with its vibrant green color. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh spinach
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the spinach under cold water. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the spinach for about 2 minutes until wilted. Drain and plunge into an ice bath.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in flour, cooking for about 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Fold in the blanched spinach and heat through on low for another 2 minutes.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg