# Creamed Spinach & Shallots

This is a creamy, morish side dish that enhances any dinner, especially good for sausage and mash season.

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

## Ingredients

- 200 g shallots finely sliced lengthways
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 400 g fresh spinach leaves
- 200 ml double cream
- 70 g finely grated mature cheddar
- Salt

## 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, cooking it down to make room for 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 with mash and sausages.

## Equipment

- large, deep, non-stick pan with a lid
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- knife
- fork

## Tips

- This dish is easy to make and can be frozen.
- Pairs well with steak and chips, roast, sausages with mash and gravy, or in a toastie.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17BbmWjEVi/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3f012563-4420-41f0-81e6-4027d94cb01f
- Extracted: 2025-10-27

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