Easy Creamed Spinach

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This vegetable dish has been a favorite for many years.

Shared by Russ1942,
Necedah, WI

Time needed

10 min preparation + 20 min cooking

Serving Size / Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach (see Note)
1 Tbs. instant minced onion
1 1/4 tsp. salt, (or to taste)
2 packages (3 oz. each) cream cheese, cut in pieces
1 Tbs. milk
Fresh-ground pepper to taste
Minced parsley (optional)

Directions

Place spinach, onion and salt in large saucepan; cover and cook over low heat until tender, 10 to 12 minutes, breaking up with fork 3 or 4 times. Drain in colander, pressing out excess liquid. Return spinach to saucepan. Add cheese, milk and pepper. Cook over low heat until cheese melts and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Garnish with parsley. Makes 4 servings.

NOTE Or use 2 pounds fresh spinach. Remove tough stems; rinse leaves well and cook with water clinging to them3 to 5 minutes. Drain, then chop fine.