Creamy Parmesan Spinach

Name: Creamy Parmesan Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes
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

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

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

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

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greatwithoutgluten

Sep 1, 2015

This is such an easy and delicious recipe. I love the lemon flavor! I did not bother with the croutons and did not miss them at all. My toddler even loved this. I served with grilled chicken.
justmbeth

Apr 19, 2015

Fantastic! Will definitely be doing this again soon. I loved the hint of lemon flavor, really made this recipe a standout.
lurky27

Oct 8, 2013

This recipe is delicious! My only complaint is that it doesn't make a lot once it's cooked. If you wanted to serve it at a nice dinner, you'd have to double or triple it, making it very expensive to buy all the ingredients. Also, if you don't have heavy whipping cream on hand, half-and-half works fine. ~ Theresa
Cookin4MyFam

Mar 26, 2012

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

Jan 8, 2010

very good
valanddansmith

Dec 15, 2008

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