Creamy Parmesan Spinach Recipe

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This recipe, from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, combines fresh baby spinach with a delicious, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Crushed croutons top it off and give the side dish a wonderful crunch.

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Creamy Parmesan Spinach Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 3 Servings
5 15 20

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup onion and garlic salad croutons, crushed

Directions

  • Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside.
  • In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the cream, lemon peel, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through. Sprinkle with croutons. Yield: 3 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 275 calories, 23 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 444 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Parmesan Spinach in Simple & Delicious March/April 2007, p61

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Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2012 by Cookin4MyFam

This is very yummy. We love the crouton topping. Adds a special touch.

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2010 by wiscook

very good

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by valanddansmith

This was pretty tasty, but mine didn't turn out as creamy looking as the picture. Definitely worth a try!

 
 

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