Creamed Spinach with Frozen Spinach
Make creamed spinach with frozen spinach and a smooth cream sauce. Learn how to squeeze out moisture and keep the finished side from turning watery.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Medium saucepan
- Baking dish
Ingredients
Spinach
- 1 pound frozen spinach chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out excess water.
- In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until softened.
- In a medium saucepan, make a white sauce by melting the butter over medium-low heat, then whisking in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour to make a roux, cooking for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously to avoid lumps, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the sauce, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined.
- Add the cooked spinach to the cheese sauce and stir until the spinach is fully coated.
- Transfer the creamed spinach to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and lightly golden on top.
Notes
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated fat: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 250mg