Easy Cheesy Creamed Spinach

This Easy Cheesy Creamed Spinach is a rich creamy side dish made with spinach, cheese, cream, onion and garlic for the perfect comforting flavor. Perfect for holidays, steak dinners, Sunday meals and easy family dinners, this cheesy creamed spinach recipe is simple cozy and packed with classic steakhouse flavor.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword easy side dishes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 255kcal

Author Nicole Cook

Ingredients

1 pounds frozen spinach thawed
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup onion chopped or minced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon ground pepper
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoons salt to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups half and half
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
4 ounces cream cheese

Instructions

Thaw spinach. Squeeze out as much water as possible. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter with the minced onion and garlic. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until onion is translucent.
Add in nutmeg, black pepper and salt.
Mix in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
Add half and half and cook until mixture is boiling.
Add in shredded provolone and cream cheese and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring very often; mixture will thicken.
Stir in the spinach and stir until combined. Cook 1-2 minutes.
Remove from stove and serve.

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