Creamed Spinach

Name: Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 20 oz fresh baby spinach (yes, it’s a lot!); 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup freshly-grated Parmesan; pinch of ground nutmeg; fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

This classic creamed spinach recipe is easy to make, wonderfully creamy, and perfectly balanced with fresh spinach, garlic, Parmesan, and a hint of nutmeg.

⏱ 20 min 🔨 Prep 5min 🔥 Cook 15min 📊 Easy 🍽 4 servings 👁 4

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
20 oz fresh baby spinach (yes, it’s a lot!)
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup freshly-grated Parmesan
pinch of ground nutmeg
fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
Add the spinach in large handfuls, stirring frequently until wilted. This will take a few batches as the volume reduces.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan and a pinch of nutmeg (if using). Let simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until the cream thickens slightly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm as a rich, cozy side dish.

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$5051.00

Per Serving
$1263.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$10102.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (78% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
butter	1 tbsp	$16.00
olive oil	1 tbsp	$21.00
shallot	1 large	$998.00
garlic	2 cloves	$395.00
fresh baby spinach	20 oz	$3225.00
heavy cream	0.75 cup	$188.00
freshly-grated Parmesan	0.3333333333333333 cup	$208.00
pinch of ground nutmeg	-	-
fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper	-	-