# Creamed Spinach & Shallots

This is a creamy and moreish side dish that can be eaten on its own or with various main courses like steak, roast, or sausages.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 14 min
- Cuisine: British
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 200 g shallots
- 2 garlic cloves
- A pinch nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 400 g fresh spinach leaves
- 200 ml double cream
- 70 g finely grated mature cheddar
- salt
- drizzle oil

## Instructions

1. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, deep, non-stick pan with a lid.
2. Add the sliced shallots and fry on a medium heat for 7 minutes, stirring regularly.
3. Stir in the garlic, nutmeg and black pepper.
4. Fry for a further 2 minutes.
5. Add the spinach and place the lid on the pan. You may need to cook the spinach down a little to make room to add more.
6. Simmer for about 5 minutes, occasionally moving the top spinach to the bottom of the pan so it all wilts.
7. When the spinach has wilted press it together at the bottom of the pan to squeeze out any excess moisture.
8. Stir in the cream and grated cheese and season with salt.
9. Gently heat through and serve.

## Equipment

- large, deep, non-stick pan with a lid

## Tips

- This dish can be cooked ahead of time and can be frozen.
- Pairs well with steak and chips, roast, or sausages with mash and gravy.
- Could be eaten on toast as well

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19pXL8B4hG/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/39d539a4-9d5d-4193-8e4e-3836a76c7f9e
- Extracted: 2025-06-21

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