Creamed Spinach Recipe

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Creamed Spinach
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Directions:

  1. Rinse spinach leaves.
  2. Place half of the leaves in a 3 quart saucepan.
  3. Cover; cook over medium-high heat until wilted, about 5 minutes, shaking pan occasionally.
  4. Add remaining spinach leaves to pot as the first batch shrinks .
  5. Cook spinach until it is all wilted, about another 5 minutes.
  6. Drain spinach; let cool.
  7. When cool, squeeze spinach to remove excess water, then chop fine.
  8. Return to sauce pan.
  9. In small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  10. Whisk in flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  11. Whisk in warm milk.
  12. Bring mixture to simmering; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes.
  13. Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne.
  14. Remove from heat; whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
  15. Scrape cheese sauce into saucepan with spinach.
  16. Stir over medium-low heat until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  17. For a more liquid consistency, if desired, thin with another 2 tbs milk.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 99.35 Kcal (416 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.38g 13%
Cholesterol 26.29mg 9%
Sodium 378.92mg 16%
Potassium 194.06mg 4%
Total Carbs 3.82g 1%
Sugars 1.61g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 2%
Protein 2.63g 5%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 11%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 68.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 147.08 Kcal (616 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.41g 13%
Cholesterol 38.92mg 9%
Sodium 560.97mg 16%
Potassium 287.3mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.66g 1%
Sugars 2.38g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 2%
Protein 3.89g 5%
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11%
Iron 1.1mg 4%
Calcium 101.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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