Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh chives for garnish
• Extra grated Parmesan
• Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Blanch spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds.

2. Shock in ice water, drain and squeeze dry.

3. Roughly chop spinach, set aside.

4. Melt butter with olive oil in large skillet.

5. Sauté onion until translucent.

6. Add garlic, cook until fragrant.

7. Sprinkle in flour, cook for 1 minute.

8. Gradually whisk in cream until smooth.

9. Add cream cheese, stir until melted.

10. Fold in spinach and Parmesan.

11. Season with nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

12. Garnish with chives and extra cheese.

Spoon into this Creamed Spinach and watch as the velvety sauce clings to each tender leaf! Each bite delivers the perfect balance of rich, creamy comfort and earthy spinach flavor, elevated by a whisper of nutmeg and Parmesan. Whether you’re serving up a steakhouse classic or looking for a luxurious way to eat your greens, this dish proves that vegetables can be downright indulgent. So grab those fresh leaves, warm that cream, and get ready to create a side dish that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe!