Side Dish: United States – Creamed Spinach

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Total 20 min

Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) fresh spinach or 1 lb (450 g) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
1 small shallot or 1 / 4 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
Pinch of grated nutmeg
1 / 4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. If using fresh spinach, wash and wilt in a large skillet over medium heat until just collapsed; drain and squeeze out excess liquid, then roughly chop.
2. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallot until translucent, add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Pour in cream, bring to a gentle simmer and reduce slightly (2–3 minutes).
4. Stir in chopped spinach and Parmesan, season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
5. Cook until heated through and thickened to your liking, then serve immediately.