Delicious Creamed Spinach with Mushrooms
This Delicious Creamed Spinach with Mushrooms is a simple yet elegant dish that brings the best flavors of sautéed vegetables and creamy textures to your table. Perfect as a side dish for holiday dinners or a comforting addition to any meal, this recipe combines fresh spinach with diced mushrooms and onions sautéed in savory bacon grease. With rich cream and low-fat cream cheese incorporated, this dish is both satisfying and healthier than traditional creamed spinach recipes. Ideal for sharing with family and friends, it’s a delightful way to enjoy leafy greens!
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Servings
50
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
bacon grease
1 tablespoon (melted)
white mushrooms
2-3 whole (rinsed & diced)
yellow onion
1/2 medium (diced)
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
garlic
1 clove (minced or 1 clove garlic powder, to taste)
washed & ready to eat spinach
1 (9 ounce) bag
cream
1/4 cup
low-fat cream cheese
4 ounces (cubed)
Instructions
1
Begin by heating the bacon grease in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the diced onions and mushrooms to the skillet, sautéing until the onions become translucent and the mushrooms are soft.
3
Stir in the minced garlic or garlic powder, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
4
Once the vegetables are adequately cooked, add the entire bag of washed spinach to the skillet. Gently toss to combine with the vegetables, then cover to allow the spinach to wilt, reducing the heat to low.
5
After a few minutes, once the spinach has wilted down, stir in the cream and add the cubed low-fat cream cheese.
6
Continue to stir gently until the cream cheese has melted and incorporated into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
Nutrition Information
4g
Fat
1g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Delicious Creamed Spinach with Mushrooms.
How many calories are in this dish?
There are 50 calories per serving.
What type of spinach is used?
The recipe calls for one 9-ounce bag of washed and ready-to-eat spinach.
What kind of mushrooms should I use?
You should use 2-3 whole white mushrooms, rinsed and diced.
What fat is used for sautéing?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of melted bacon grease.
Can I use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic?
Yes, you can use 1 clove of garlic powder to taste as an alternative to fresh garlic.
What kind of onion is recommended?
The recipe uses 1/2 of a medium yellow onion, diced.
How much cream cheese is needed?
The recipe requires 4 ounces of low-fat cream cheese.
How is the cream cheese prepared before adding it?
The low-fat cream cheese should be cubed.
How much cream is in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of cream.
What type of skillet is best for this recipe?
A large nonstick skillet is recommended.
What is the first step of the instructions?
Begin by heating the bacon grease in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
How do I know when the onions are ready?
Sauté the onions until they become translucent.
How should the mushrooms be cooked?
Sauté the diced mushrooms with the onions until the mushrooms are soft.
How do I wilt the spinach?
Add the spinach to the skillet, gently toss with vegetables, cover it, and reduce heat to low.
What is the total fat content?
This dish contains 4g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in this recipe?
There is 1g of carbohydrates.
How much protein does this dish provide?
This recipe provides 1g of protein.
Is this recipe suitable for a holiday dinner?
Yes, it is described as a simple yet elegant dish perfect as a side for holiday dinners.
What makes this version 'healthier' than traditional ones?
It incorporates low-fat cream cheese to provide a satisfying texture with fewer fats than some traditional recipes.
When do I add the garlic?
Stir in the minced garlic or garlic powder after the onions and mushrooms have softened.
What seasonings are used?
Salt and black pepper are added to taste.
When should the cream be added?
Stir in the cream after the spinach has wilted down.
How long do I cook the cream cheese?
Continue to stir gently until the cream cheese has melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
Can I use this recipe if I am looking for quick meal ideas?
Yes, 'quick recipes' is one of the tags associated with this dish.
Is the spinach cooked on high heat?
No, the heat should be reduced to low once the spinach is added and covered.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 9 ingredients.
What texture does the cream cheese create?
The cream cheese melts into the sauce to create a creamy texture.
Is this recipe considered comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as comfort food.
How should the mushrooms be prepared?
The mushrooms should be rinsed and diced.