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Best Creamed Spinach - Creamed Spinach served in a gray pottery bowl on a wooden tray with a checker black and white napkin. The dish features a thick white cream sauce with wilted green spinach and a gold serving spoon in the center.
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Creamed Spinach

The best Creamed Spinach in a delicious rich sauce. Made in a skillet with fresh baby spinach, butter, cream, freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. A classic side dish spinach recipe with deep flavors that's perfect to pair with HoneyBaked Ham, Oven Roasted Carrots, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword creamed spinach
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 220kcal
Author Jessica (swankyrecipes.com)

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 24 oz baby spinach
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 oz freshly shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp cold water
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Instructions

  • In an extra large skillet, melt butter on medium heat.
  • Stir in spinach, allowing it wilt between each 8 oz addition.
  • Stir in pepper, salt, and heavy cream and cook until liquid has reduced; about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and grated mozzarella cheese until smooth.
  • Mix cornstarch and water. Stir into skillet to thicken sauce if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8665IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg