Peruvian & World Recipes

Creamed spinach

Creamed spinach

Course: All Recipes, First CourseCuisine: American
Servings

8

servings

Indulge in a velvety delight with Creamed Spinach. Frozen spinach, sautéed onion, garlic, and a blend of cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheeses create a luscious dish, seasoned with nutmeg, salt, and pepper for a tantalizing flavor burst.

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Ingredients

  • 3 bags frozen chopped spinach

  • 2 Tbsp butter

  • 1 medium yellow onion, small diced

  • 6 large cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 oz cream cheese

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  • Cook spinach in microwave according to package directions. Remove excess water (squeeze carefully using cheese cloth, a tea towel, or a colander) and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add cream cheese and cook, stirring, until melted.
  • Add heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir till combined.
  • Fold in spinach into cream sauce and cook for an additional minute to reheat spinach.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. The leftovers reheat great and you can also freeze it!