Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach

Ingredients:

• 20 oz. fresh baby spinach
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 med. yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup shaved parmesan

Directions:

1. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook spinach for 30 seconds. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water.
2. When cool enough to handle, drain and squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add and onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes.
4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add milk, heavy cream, and cream cheese to skillet.
5. Simmer until cream cheese is melted. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
6. Add spinach and parmesan and stir to combine.