Almost Boston Market Creamed Spinach Recipe

Name: Almost Boston Market Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons minced onion; 1/4 cup water; 10 ounces fresh spinach; ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; seasoned salt, to taste; white salt, to taste

Recreate the creamy, dreamy spinach side dish you crave! This recipe is incredibly similar to Boston Market's famous creamed spinach – even spinach haters will love it. Perfect for holiday meals (turkey, ham – you name it!), or any dinner where you need a decadent and delicious side. Customize it with garlic, cayenne pepper, and Parmesan cheese for an extra kick! Easily doubled for larger crowds.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 337.9 kcal

Protein 18g

Rating 4.6 (72 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almost Boston Market Creamed Spinach

6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced onion
1/4 cup water
10 ounces fresh spinach
ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 pinch cayenne pepper
seasoned salt, to taste
white salt, to taste

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How to Make Almost Boston Market Creamed Spinach

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until sizzling.
(Optional) Sauté 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic and a pinch of cayenne pepper in the butter for 2 minutes, being careful not to brown the garlic.
Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt until a smooth, creamy paste forms.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup half-and-half (or milk), a little at a time, ensuring a smooth consistency.
Increase heat to medium and whisk constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth (about 5-7 minutes).
Remove the white sauce from heat and set aside.
In the same saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Add 2 tablespoons of minced onion and cook until translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
Add 10 ounces fresh spinach (about 5 cups packed) and 1/4 cup water to the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted (about 5-7 minutes).
Stir in the prepared white sauce, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and well combined (about 2-3 minutes).
Season with additional seasoned salt, white salt, or black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

Fat

84g

Carbs

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