A rich and creamy side dish featuring fresh spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan, perfect for pairing with steak and other main courses.
Servings 6servings
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Ingredients
Main ingredients
2poundsfresh spinach
1cupheavy cream
1/2cupcream cheeseUse room-temperature for easy melting.
1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2tablespoonsbutter
2clovesgarlic, minced
Salt and pepper to tasteAdd salt at the end to avoid over-salting.
Nutmeg (optional)Adds warmth to the flavor.
Method
Preparation
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the spinach for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Drain and rinse with cold water, then squeeze to remove excess moisture.
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
Cooking
Add the cream and cream cheese, stirring until combined and smooth.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Add the cooked spinach and mix until well coated in the sauce.
Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until heated through.
Cool the creamed spinach to room temperature before storing in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on low heat, stirring frequently. Do not freeze, as the texture may change.