Easy Creamed Spinach with Boursin
This easy creamed spinach is rich, velvety, and loaded with flavor from Parmesan and Boursin cheese. It comes together in minutes—no roux needed—and makes the perfect side for any meal, from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion; chopped
- 2 cloves garlic; minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 5.3 oz Boursin Herb and Garlic Cheese (one package)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more to grate on top)
- ¼ cup half and half cream
- 20 oz fresh spinach
Instructions
- Add the butter and onions to a large pan and sautee for about 2 minutes until the onions become translucent over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and Boursin cheese and melt in the pan stirring often.
- Add the cream and spinach a bunch at a time stirring until it becomes wilted.
- Sprinkle with parmesan, salt, pepper and nutmeg and mix until combined and creamy. Let simmer for 2 additional minutes to allow the creamy sauce to thicken. It will thicken up as it cools.
- Grate additional parmesan cheese on top of the spinach before serving.
Notes
Storage:
Store leftovers in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 days and reheat in the microwave or over medium heat in a non-stick pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9309IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 3mg