Easy Cheesy Creamed Spinach
Cheesy, creamy restaurant-style creamed spinach is the perfect side dish with almost any meal. Easy Cheesy Creamed Spinach is a crowd pleasing recipe that's popular with everyone.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 255kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5990IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 1mg