Creamed Spinach with Cream Cheese

Name: Creamed Spinach with Cream Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1-1/2 cups spreadable chive and onion cream cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Creamed spinach is an underrated side dish, and this recipe with garlic chive cream cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan has a luxurious texture and couldn't be easier to make.

Ingredients

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until blended and heated through.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 415 calories, 35g fat (23g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.

Cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella make this dish wonderfully cheesy. Sprinkle it with french-fried onions for a crisp boost of flavor. —Kathy Vazquez, Amarillo, Texas

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