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A rich and creamy Southern-style creamed spinach made with fresh or frozen spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, and a hint of nutmeg for a classic steakhouse flavor.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped white onion
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 (2 oz) bunches fresh spinach OR 15-16 oz frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. If using frozen spinach, thaw completely and squeeze out all excess water.
  2. Chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
  3. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature or briefly microwave (10-20 seconds) if firm.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat (a 10-inch cast iron skillet works well).
  5. Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and onions are translucent and soft.
  6. Add fresh spinach or drained frozen spinach to the pan; cook for 3-4 minutes until fully wilted.
  7. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and grated Parmesan; cook for a few minutes while stirring until mixture is melted and creamy.
  8. Season with nutmeg starting with ⅛ teaspoon, then add salt and pepper to taste; add more nutmeg gradually up to ¼ teaspoon if desired, tasting as you go.
  9. Remove from heat and let the creamed spinach cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use fresh spinach for quicker preparation or frozen for convenience, but ensure frozen spinach is well drained to avoid watery results., Nutmeg adds a warm, nutty flavor that complements garlic and spinach; can be replaced with allspice or omitted if preferred., To soften cream cheese quickly, microwave in 5-10 second bursts until soft enough to stir., Adjust creaminess by increasing or decreasing cream cheese and sour cream/Greek yogurt quantities., Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; reheat gently on stove or microwave, stirring occasionally.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 188 kcal per serving
  • Fat: 11 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g per serving
  • Protein: 14 g per serving