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A bowl of creamy spinach salad with visible pieces of diced onion, placed on a striped cloth. A metal spoon and fresh spinach leaves are nearby.
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Creamed Spinach Using Cream Cheese

We first made creamed spinach using cream cheese when we made this stuffed pork chops recipe. The stuffing aka the creamy spinach was so delicious that we realized it could be a recipe on its own that you might want to make to serve with another meat dish. So we created this recipe for how you can transform this leafy green into a creamy, delicious side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetables side
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Leah Ingram

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 cups baby spinach chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cut into small chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gradually add the spinach and sauté briefly just until it wilts. Continue until all of the spinach has been added and wilted down. Do not overcook.
  • Add the heavy cream, cream cheese and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Stir frequently until the cream cheese completely melts and the mixture is heated through.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately with your choice of main dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7632IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg