Side dishe for 6

Creamed Spinach (6 servings)

Name: Creamed Spinach (6 servings)
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 clove garlic; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 tsp kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1 lb fresh spinach leaves; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

$5.93for 445 minServes 6

Fresh spinach cooks with garlic, cream, nutmeg, and Parmesan until tender and thick enough to coat each leaf.

Photo: foodiecrush.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Spinach, 16 oz$0.35/oz typical	16 oz	$5.60Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.89

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Gluten-free Low-carb Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$1.48 per serving$5.93 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 clove garlic
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 lb fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the minced garlic for 1 minute.
Add the spinach in batches and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until all leaves wilt.
Pour in the cream and add salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the cream thickens.
Stir in the Parmesan and cook for 2 minutes, until melted and the spinach is hot.