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Garlic Creamed Spinach

Creamed spinach sautéed with garlic and finished with heavy whipping cream for a rich, velvety side.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 clovesgarlic minced
  • 12 oz 350 gbaby spinach
  • 2/3 cupheavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cupwater
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 3 dashesground black pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and let it melt, swirling the pan, about 30 seconds.
  • Add 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just beginning to soften, about 30–60 seconds. Do not let the garlic brown.
  • Add 12 oz (350 g) baby spinach (in batches if the skillet is small). Stir and toss the spinach until it is wilted and reduced in volume, about 2–4 minutes.
  • Pour in 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream and 1/3 cup water. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3 dashes ground black pepper, then stir to combine so the spinach is evenly coated.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the spinach is very soft and the sauce has slightly thickened but the greens remain a vibrant green.
  • Remove from the heat and serve immediately.