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The Best Creamed Spinach

A rich and velvety homemade creamed spinach recipe made with fresh spinach, garlic, cream, and parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb spinach fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cook spinach until wilted, drain, and chop.
  2. Melt butter and sauté garlic.
  3. Whisk in flour and cook briefly.
  4. Add milk and cream, whisk until thickened.
  5. Stir in parmesan and seasoning.
  6. Combine spinach with sauce and simmer.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

Drain spinach well to avoid watery sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.