Holiday Creamed Spinach
A rich and creamy side dish, Holiday Creamed Spinach is made with tender spinach, a velvety sauce, and festive seasonings, making it a perfect addition to any holiday feast.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 129 kcal
- 4 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place a fourth of the spinach in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 3-4 minutes or just until spinach is wilted. Transfer to a colander; drain. Repeat with remaining spinach.
When spinach is cool enough to handle, squeeze dry. Coarsely chop spinach.
In clean Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour, salt and white pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and spinach, heat through.
Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 357mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword Holiday Creamed Spinach