Creamed Spinach with Mascarpone
Creamy, rich, and decadent, this not too cheesy creamed spinach features silky smooth mascarpone to transform it from a humble side dish to a sublime one.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spinach washed
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion
- 1 teaspoon dehydrated garlic
- 1/4 cup mascarpone or cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your spinach - thoroughly wash and remove any tough stems. Shake it dry. You want some water clinging to the leaves.
- Add the washed spinach to a large skillet and cook it over medium-low heat; it will wilt down significantly. Sauté until all the spinach is wilted and any excess liquid has evaporated.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream, dehydrated onion, and dehydrated garlic, stirring continuously. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the mascarpone cheese and continue to stir until it melts into the spinach and cream, creating a creamy sauce.
- Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined, and the spinach is fully coated in the creamy sauce. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
- Season the creamed spinach with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
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- Wash the spinach carefully under cold running water. Nobody likes gritty creamed spinach.
- Keep the heat down - cream sauces don't like to be boiled too hard. You'll risk breaking the sauce.
- Like it creamier? Add a bit more mascarpone.
- Like it spicy? Add a pinch of crushed pepper flakes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8609IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg