Description
Creamed spinach is a classic side dish made with fresh spinach cooked in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and remove any tough stems.
- Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion, sauté until softened.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well.
- Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best results.
- Adjust cream quantity for desired consistency.
- Add grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg