Description
Craving a creamy, cheesy side that turns ordinary spinach into something spectacular? This Cheesy Creamed Spinach is your perfect answer. It’s bubbling with mozzarella, laced with garlic, and thickened with cream cheese for ultra-luxury flavor. Whether you’re prepping for a holiday table or looking for a fast weeknight dinner idea, this easy recipe delivers big comfort with minimal effort.
It’s ideal for anyone needing quick side dish ideas, easy recipes with vegetables, or rich food ideas for dinner parties. Best of all, even the pickiest eaters won’t say no to this cheesy masterpiece.
Ingredients
16 ounces spinach (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
2. Add spinach and cook until wilted or warmed through.
3. Stir in cream cheese and melt into the spinach.
4. Add heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
5. Mix in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
6. Transfer to baking dish and top with mozzarella.
7. Broil 3–5 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
8. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Be sure to drain spinach well to avoid a watery consistency.
Use freshly grated cheese for better melt and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet + Broiler
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesy spinach, holiday sides, easy vegetable recipe, creamy spinach