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creamy cheesy spinach

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Delicious

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy cheesy spinach

  • 12 c
    water
  • salt
  • 2 lb
    fresh spinach
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 sm
    shallots, minced
  • 3 c
    minced garlic
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/4 c
    mascarpone cheese
  • 1 c
    grated Parmigiano-reggiano

How To Make creamy cheesy spinach

  • 1
    Add water and salt to a large pot. Bring to a boil. Add the spinach and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain well, squeezing out as much moisture as possible. Set aside.
  • 2
    Add the butter to the pan and, once melted, cook the shallots and garlic about 4 minutes. Season with salt.
  • 3
    Stir in the heavy cream, mascarpone, and Parmigiano cheese. Cook 1 minute and add the spinach. Cook 2 minutes until cheese is melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
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