Easy Creamed Spinach Recipe Is the Best Shortcut Side Dish (4 Ingredients, 10 Minutes) Shortcut Recipes Side Dishes Low Sugar Recipes Vegetables Vegetarian Gluten-free Holidays

Garlic and herb cheese spread (that creamy delicious kind you buy in a tub) is the foundation for this easy creamed spinach recipe. No need to take up valuable space in the oven, because this delicious side dish creamed spinach recipe cooks right on the stovetop.

All you need for this delicious low-sugar, four-ingredient garlic creamed spinach recipe is spinach, butter, onion, and garlic/herb cheese spread (a pinch of nutmeg is optional). You won't believe how quickly this creamy spinach side dish recipe comes together! Plus, check out the health benefits of spinach.

This flavorful vegetable recipe is ready in about 10 minutes, making it a great choice for a holiday dinner (or anytime). This recipe could easily be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 ounces (1 container) garlic and herb cheese (Boursin or Alouette)
• pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Here's how to make it:

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Cook the onion until soft, about 2 minutes. (You could use shallots instead of onion.)
2. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the cheese and nutmeg. Stir until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper. (If you like thinner creamed spinach, simply add a little milk.) This recipe could easily be doubled or tripled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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