Easy Cheesy Creamed Spinach Recipe
Creamed spinach made with fresh sauteed spinach, parmesan cheese, and sauteed garlic and onions is a tasty side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ c milk
- 2 ½ lbs fresh spinach
- 2 T minced garlic
- ¼ c minced red onion
- 3 T butter
- 3 T flour
- 1 c grated parmesan cheese
- ½ t ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Drain the spinach into a colander and rinse with cold water. Squeeze as much water out of the cooked spinach as possible.
- Add butter, garlic, and red onion to a skillet over medium heat. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add milk, flour, cheese, and cumin to the skillet. Cook stirring occasionally until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Add salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Fold in the spinach and simmer over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 553mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1g
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