Food Recipes Spanakopita Creamed Spinach Be the first to rate & review! This classic spinach appetizer gets remade as a crowd-pleasing side dish. By Marianne Williams Marianne Williams Marianne has been writing and testing recipes in the test kitchens for Dotdash Meredith since 2016. She studied at the International Culinary Center, in New York, and the International School of Italian Cuisine, in Italy, under highly esteemed chefs and graduated in 2015. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 13, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jennifer Causey Hands On Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Jump to recipe There's a lot to love about spanakopita, like the crispy phyllo dough packets or the delicious spinach and feta filling. But maybe you want to skip the pie aspect altogether without losing the overall flavor profile. Enter this clever creamed spinach recipe. Transform spinach, onions, and garlic into an extra decadent side dish with the help of some heavy cream and feta. The result is silky and rich, perfect for serving alongside broiled lamb chops, roasted chicken, or baked white fish. For an easy garnish, top the dish with toasted pine nuts or panko breadcrumbs. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ¾ cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 small [6 oz.] onion) 3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 Tbsp.) 3 (10-oz.) pkg. chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream 1 ounce cream cheese 4 ounces feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add spinach, whipping cream, and cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Stir in feta, dill, salt, and nutmeg. Rate it Print