Side dishe for 6

Creamed Spinach with heavy cream

Name: Creamed Spinach with heavy cream
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 oz fresh spinach; 2 tbsp butter; 1 small yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 4 oz cream cheese; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper (optional); 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan (optional)

$6.88for 420 minServes 6

Fresh spinach cooks with onion, garlic, cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan into a rich, smooth vegetable side.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Spinach, 20 oz$0.35/oz typical	20 oz	$7.00Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.33

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Gluten-free Low-carb Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$1.72 per serving$6.88 for 4

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Ingredients

20 oz fresh spinach
2 tbsp butter
1 small yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 tsp kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper (optional)
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan (optional)

Steps

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the onion for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the spinach in batches and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until wilted.
Stir in the heavy cream, cream cheese, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 4 minutes.
Stir in the Parmesan and cook for 1 minute, until smooth and hot.