Classic Creamed Spinach Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
19 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 16 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lemon, zest
  • juice from ½ lemon + more to serve
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cream
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
  1. Remove the large stems from the spinach and chop the leaves into ½-inch slivers.
  2. Dice the shallot and garlic.
  3. Add the butter to a large frying pan and raise the heat to medium-high.
  4. Drop in the diced shallot and garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes stirring frequently.
  5. Add the spinach, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  6. Cover and cook on low for about 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the flour and cream with a whisk.
  8. Add this mixture to the pan along with the cream cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  9. Place the lid on the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh lemon juice.