Creamed spinach is a quick healthy side dish that goes great with stuffed pork chops, steak, and lemon pepper chicken. It's rich and supremely creamy, with cream cheese and parmesan cheese, a splash of chicken broth to give that umami kick. It is the perfect side dish for the holidays because you can whip it up in know time.
Who knew spinach could taste this good. It's not just for Popeye anymore. You can make it for an elegant romantic dinner or a side dish to your week night dinner menu. That's how quick and easy it is to create this dish.
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Did You Know
Spinach has it's own day which is March 26th, National Spinach Day. Spinach was also popular with Medieval artists. They extracted green pigment from it to use as green ink or paint. Who knew? Now we know. Spinach is not just healthy, it was used to create beautiful art.
Ingredients Creamed Spinach
1 lb. fresh spinach or frozen
1 small onion diced
4 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth (optional)
Let's Cook!
Over medium heat melt the butter. Add in the finely chopped onions. Allow them to cook until they are soften and translucent.
Add the fresh spinach. If using frozen spinach, thaw out completely, then squeeze out the excess water.
Pour in the chicken broth and allow the spinach to wilt down and become completely cooked.
Add in soften cream cheese. Blend well until the cream cheese is completely dissolved.
Pour the parmesan cheese mix well and allow to melt. Creamed Spinach is ready to serve.
Bon Appetit, ENJOY!
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