Paul Newman's Creamed Spinach

Submitted by Pianolady

"This is a delicious recipe from "Newman's Own Cookbook". It is extremely easy and quick to make with very few ingredients. We enjoy it--I hope you do!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb fresh spinach
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream

directions

1. Wash the spinach well and trim the stems.
2. Place the spinach in a pan with just the water that clings to the leaves.
3. Sprinkle with the nutmeg, cover the saucepan and steam for 2 to 3 minutes, until the leaves are wilted.
4. Drain any excess liquid.
5. Finely chop the spinach and return to the saucepan.
6. Beat the cream cheese in a small bowl until fluffy.
7. Gradually beat in the heavy cream until blended.
8. Stir the cream cheese mixture into the chopped spinach.
9. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until blended and creamy.
10. Serve immediately.
11. Enjoy!

Reviews

[swissms]

Delicious! I have been trying various creamed spinach recipes and this one tops this list for both flavor and ease of preparation. I did adapt the recipe a bit by adding some sauteed onion and some Parmesan cheese.

 

[LeNahProv1012]

I have a Paul Newman cookbook, which includes an egg in the creamed-spinach recipe. "Gradually beat heavy cream and egg into the cream cheese. Stir mixture into chopped spinach. Heat oever meadium heat, sitrring frequeantly until well blneded and creamy. Serve immediately."

 

[mommymakeit4u]

This was really good and easy! Next time I'll add some parmesan cheese.

 

[evewitch]

In rereading this recipe I decided that I messed up too much for a rating. I loved the cooking method, but I completely failed to drain the spinach enough and I also missed the chopping step. I will make this again and do it right. Even if we end up not liking the sauce, I will use the cooking method again with other recipes that I might try.

 

[Buckwheatjr.]

A scrumptious recipe! I ended up using more nutmeg than called for, and didn't use as much cream. I also didn't chop the spinach, but left it whole. The family loved it! Thanks!