creamed spinach
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My niece, Sarah, started making this for Christmas dinners years ago. It is delicious and I love the unique flavor. I make it quite often now. It is not just for Christmas anymore!
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
45 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Microwave
Ingredients For creamed spinach
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20 ozfrozen chopped spinach
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1/4 cbutter
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/8 tsppepper
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1/4 tspnutmeg
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1/4 tspcayenne pepper
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1/2 cheavy cream
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6 ozcream cheese - room temperature
How To Make creamed spinach
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1Cook spinach on stove top or microwave according to package directions. Drain well, squeezing out all excess moisture.
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2Melt butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until slightly browned, stirring occasionally.
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3Combine browned onion, spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne pepper & cream cheese. Blend the cream cheese into the spinach.
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4Place in a shallow, 1 1/2 quart baking dish that is non-metallic and heat resistant.
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5Add cream over top & lightly mix in.
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6Heat uncovered in microwave 5 - 6 min. Serve
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