Pioneer Woman Creamed Spinach Recipe
If you love rich and comforting side dishes, this Pioneer Woman Creamed Spinach Recipe is perfect. It is creamy, flavorful and goes well with many main dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional
Instructions
Wash the spinach
- Clean spinach thoroughly. Remove dirt and tough stems for a smooth texture.
Cook spinach
- Heat a large pan and cook spinach until wilted. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
Drain water
- Place cooked spinach in a strainer. Squeeze out excess water to avoid watery sauce.
Sauté garlic
- Melt butter in the pan. Add garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned.
Add cream
- Pour in heavy cream. Stir gently and let it warm up for a rich base.
Add cheeses
- Mix in cream cheese and Parmesan. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Season well
- Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix to balance flavors evenly.
Add spinach
- Stir spinach back into the creamy sauce. Mix until fully coated.
Serve warm
- Serve hot as a side dish. Enjoy creamy and flavorful spinach.
Notes
- Use frozen spinach for convenience
- Add mozzarella for extra cheesiness
- Use half-and-half for lighter version
- Add chili flakes for spice
- Do not skip draining spinach
- Use fresh garlic for stronger flavor