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Rich Creamed Spinach Delight

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A rich, creamy, and flavorful creamed spinach side dish that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for pairing with steak, chicken, or soups.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp (16 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 oz (57 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of nutmeg, freshly grated if possible
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the spinach leaves well in cold water and spin dry or pat with a clean towel. Roughly chop if the leaves are large. This takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft but not browned.
  3. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the butter mixture. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste, forming a smooth paste that bubbles lightly.
  4. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Add the softened cream cheese in chunks, stirring until melted and smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the chopped spinach to the sauce, stirring until wilted and coated, about 3-5 minutes. Toss in the grated Parmesan and a pinch of nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Optional: Pulse the mixture a few times with an immersion blender for an ultra-smooth texture, leaving some texture if preferred.
  7. Give a final stir, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk or cream to loosen it.

Notes

Use fresh spinach rather than frozen to avoid watery sauce. Soften cream cheese to room temperature before adding to prevent lumps. Stir gently and continuously once spinach is added to ensure even coating. If sauce thickens too much, add milk or cream to loosen. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter, heavy cream with coconut cream, and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. For gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend.

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