Creamed Spinach with Assorted Greens
With the addition of Swiss chard, kale, and/or beet greens, your classic creamed spinach gets a nutritional upgrade without skimping on flavor!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 295kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup diced onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 16 oz fresh spinach kale, Swiss chard or beet greens (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup crushed crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-heat and add butter.
- When the butter has melted, add onion. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions soften.
- Stir in garlic and let is cook for one minute.
- Stir in chopped greens in batches. Cook until softened and wilted, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese, breaking it down into smaller pieces until melted and fully incorporated.
- When mixture is smooth and creamy, stir in heavy cream, hot sauce and seasonings.
- Turn off heat and stir in cheeses.
- Transfer mixture into a shallow 4-cup baking dish and top with crushed crackers.
- Bake for 30 minutes until top is lightly browned.
Notes
You can use only spinach or a combination of your favorite greens like kale, Swiss chard or beet greens.
To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free crackers or top with almond slices.
To make this keto-friendly or low carb, omit cracker topping or top with almond slices or crushed pecans or walnuts.
You can use half-in-half instead of heavy cream.
Once transferred to a casserole dish, you can cover and refrigerate dish overnight. The next day, top with crackers and bake at 350ºF for 45 minutes or until cheese sauce is bubbly.
TO STORE: Store any leftover creamed greens in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
TO FREEZE: You can also freeze leftovers. Transfer to a resealable bag or freezer safe container and freeze for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8064IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg
