Creamy Spinach Recipe

Name: Creamy Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, coarsly chopped; 1 cup milk; ¼ cup cream cheese; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 -2 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon flour; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon pine nuts, coarsly chopped
1 cup milk
¼ cup cream cheese
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1 -2 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon flour
salt and pepper

1
Cook spinach and let drain in a sieve or strainer while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
2
Squeeze out as much water as possible when the spinach is cooled off a bit.
3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in pan and saute pine nuts for 1 minute.
4
Add onions and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Remove mixture and set aside.
6
In saucepan (large enough for all ingredients) add milk and simmer over low heat until just hot.
7
Add cream cheese, nutmeg and parmesan until melted, stirring frequently.
8
Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter until melted.
9
Mix the 2 tablespoons milk with 1 tablespoon flour.
10
Pour half of this into cream sauce and stir until mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
11
If mixture seems thin, then add remaining milk/flour mix and continue to stir until desired consistency.
12
Season with salt and pepper as desired.
13
Add onion mix, stir, and add spinach and mix until heated through.
14
Serve and enjoy!

411

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Spinach

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