Paula Deen Creamed Spinach Recipe
This Paula Deen Creamed Spinach Recipe is rich, creamy and full of comforting flavor. It is a perfect side dish for family dinners and holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound fresh spinach
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Prepare the Spinach
- Wash spinach carefully under cold water. Drain well and remove any thick stems before cooking completely.
Cook the Onion
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent.
Add Garlic
- Stir minced garlic into the skillet. Cook for one minute until fragrant without burning the garlic pieces.
Cook the Spinach
- Add spinach to the skillet slowly. Stir often until spinach wilts completely and reduces in size nicely.
Remove Extra Water
- Drain excess liquid from cooked spinach carefully. This step keeps the creamed spinach thick and creamy later.
Add Cream Cheese
- Place cream cheese into the skillet. Stir gently until fully melted and mixed into the spinach evenly.
Pour Heavy Cream
- Add heavy cream slowly while stirring continuously. Cook on low heat until mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Add Parmesan Cheese
- Mix parmesan cheese into the skillet carefully. Stir well until cheese melts completely into the creamy sauce.
Season the Dish
- Add salt, black pepper and nutmeg. Stir gently so the flavors spread evenly through the spinach mixture.
Simmer Briefly
- Cook the creamed spinach for three minutes on low heat. Stir often until thick and creamy throughout.
Serve Warm
- Remove skillet from heat carefully. Serve warm with your favorite meat dishes or holiday meals immediately.
Notes
- Squeeze frozen spinach well before cooking.
- Use fresh parmesan cheese for better flavor.
- Do not overcook spinach or it may become mushy.
- Add mozzarella cheese for extra creaminess.
- Sprinkle bacon pieces on top before serving.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add red pepper flakes for slight spice.
- Stir continuously to prevent cream from separating.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Add mushrooms for extra richness and taste.