Healthy Creamed Spinach Recipe

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Can you freeze creamed spinach? Yes I always freeze half of the batch I make and it’s just fine reheating.

Can you make creamed spinach ahead of time? Yes! I make it before and keep it in the fridge, then just pull it out and re-heat on the stove.

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Creamed Spinach Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon butter
• ½ small onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic smashed and sliced
• ¾ cup whole milk
• 1-2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 1-12 oz package spinach approximately 4 cups

Instructions

• Rinse the spinach well and set aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Once hot, add the onion and cook until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and continue cooking 2 minutes.
• Heat the milk in a microwave for 25 seconds, then whisk in the cornstarch.
• Pour the heated milk-cornstarch mixture into the skillet.
• Add the salt, pepper and cheese and whisk until well combined.
• Stir in the spinach, coating the spinach completely in the cream mixture.
• Serve warm.