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Creamed Spinach with Cream Cheese

Who doesn't love creamed spinach? Creamy, cheesy, and a bit salty - it's the perfect side dish for any meal. This version uses cream cheese to add even more richness and flavor. You'll never go back to plain old spinach after trying this!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Holiday Sides
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby spinach
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 8 ounces cream cheese diced
  • For topping: grated parmesan cheese fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In batches, rinse the spinach well and add to a large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Cover and steam for 3 minutes. Transfer to a colander and repeat with the remaining spinach.
  • When all of the spinach is cool enough to handle, place in a clean dish towel and press to remove as much water as possible.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and chop.
  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
  • Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Next, add the garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Pour in the half and half and cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Add the diced cream cheese, and cook until the cream cheese melts, about 6 minutes, whisking often.
  • Return the spinach to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes and then taste. Adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 11596IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 3mg