Creamed Spinach

Enjoy a rich and flavorful side dish with this Creamed Spinach recipe. Perfectly blanched spinach is combined with a creamy, cheesy sauce and seasoned to perfection. Whether served alongside a main course or as part of a festive meal, this dish is sure to be a hit. Chefleen Says: Blanching keeps your veggies nice and bright and green!

What You Need —

20 ounces fresh spinach

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 medium yellow onion, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cups milk

1/4 cups heavy cream

4 ounce cream cheese

Salt/pepper

Cayenne pepper

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

For non dairy option: nutritional yeast, flour, non-dairy milk and butter

What You Do —

1. Blanch spinach in salted water for about 30 seconds.

2. Immediately run under cold water to stop cooking process. Squeeze out any remaining water.

3. Sauté onion and garlic with butter until fragrant.

4. Melt cream cheese into milk and heavy cream.

5. Add in spinach and parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne.