Creamed Cabbage and Spinach
Creamed Cabbage and Spinach is a delicious side dish complemented by the flavor of bacon and a touch of lemon for brightness and balance.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound bacon cut into ½" pieces
- ½ large red onion sliced
- 1 medium head cabbage sliced
- 1 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 6 -7 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
Instructions
- In a large, high-sided skillet, over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until just shy of crisp.
- Add the red onion slices and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the sliced cabbage, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the skillet and allow the cabbage to cook down for approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, cover, and allow to cook again for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add in the softened cream cheese, stirring well to combine.
- Add the grated nutmeg, lemon juice, and ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Stir well.
- Remove from the heat and serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 745mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g