Yield: 6 servings
The Creamiest Creamed Spinach
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely minced onions
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Press all the liquid out of the spinach, placing a bowl underneath to catch and save the liquid. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter and add the onions, cooking until soft and clear. Add the garlic and stir until both are cooked and golden.
- Add the flour and stir constantly until mixed well and smooth.
- Add the half and half and cream cheese and whisk over low heat until a smooth creamy sauce has formed. (3 mins or so,)
- Add the drained spinach and stir into sauce. Add some of the reserved spinach liquid slowly if the mixture seems too thick.
- Cook on low heat for 5-8 minutes stirring frequently, again adding more liquid if needed.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt & pepper to taste, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a bit of spice.
Notes
Adapted from Genius Kitchen