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Spinach dip recipe in a white bowl.
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4.67 from 9 votes

Best Creamed Spinach Recipe Ever

This delicious creamy spinach recipe is a delicious diet friendly side dish!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamed, creamy vegetables, side dish, spinach, vegetables
Servings: 6
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 oz baby spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • In batches, add spinach. Saute for 2 to 4 minutes, until wilted, tossing to evenly wilt spinach. You can also use method listed above to wilt spinach in batches, or wilt spinach by boiling before adding to pan.
  • Add heavy cream, cream cheese, sea salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, stir well to mix.
  • Stir constantly until the cream cheese melts and the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Let thicken until perfect for your tastes, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 365mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g