Creamed Spinach Recipe

5 from 5 votes

Enjoy the rich, creamy flavor of Creamed Spinach – an easy, 30-minute side dish that’s way better than anything from the store.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
2 (16 ounces) bags fresh spinach
salt and ground pepper to taste
1 pinch of cayenne pepper to taste
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp shallot minced
3/4 c heavy whipping cream
1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
2 tbsp parmigiano-reggiano cheese finely shredded

Instructions

Prepare a plate with 4-5 paper towels and set it aside.
Use a large soup pot and turn the burner to high heat. Heat the olive oil and then add the spinach. Cover and cook for 1 minute.
Uncover the pot and continue to cook the spinach until the leaves are bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes, stirring lightly.
Working quickly, use a colander to drain the spinach, then pour the spinach onto the paper towel-lined plate.
Once the spinach has cooled enough to handle, squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Use a cutting board to coarsely chop the spinach.
In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg.
Over medium heat, melt butter in a large skillet. Add the shallots to the butter and stir until they just turn a golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the seasoning mixture and the heavy cream. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the sauce has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon zest and stir.
Once the sauce has reduced, toss in the chopped spinach. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the spinach is heated through. Stir while heating so the spinach is evenly coated.
Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to the spinach mixture. Stir the cheese into the spinach until it is evenly incorporated. Serve immediately.

Notes

STORE Creamy Spinach leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To FREEZE, store in your freezer for up to 2 months but make sure it's in a freezer-safe container.

To REHEAT, thaw if frozen, then warm in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Alternatively, microwave in a covered dish, stirring every minute until hot.

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