Thursday’s Side Dish: Creamed Spinach

A delightful stand-in for starch

This is a sure fire recipe for creamed spinach. Cream cheese and ricotta cheese make a smooth dish. A little bit of shredded cheddar enhances the flavor and taste of every serving that may substitute for carbs on your plate. Here’s our rendition:

What you will need:

1 wooden spoon
1 stock pot with lid
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup cream cheese
3 cups ricotta cheese
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 (16 oz) packages frozen spinach
salt and pepper to taste

Cooking and Directions:

Heat pot at medium high heat. Add butter, pepper, salt, onion, and garlic. Stir well and let onion cook until translucent. Next, pour in frozen spinach. Lower stove to medium-low and cover with lid. Let ingredients cook for 30 minutes. Mix well. Stir in ricotta, cheddar, and cream cheese. Let cheese melt into spinach and cover. Finally, cook on low heat for another 10 minutes. Serve hot.