Julie Merry Creamy Makes Parmesan Spinach

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar creaminess with lower fat.

Melt 2 teaspoons of butter in a large skillet.

Measure and pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream.

Grate 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.

Chop 2 cloves of garlic.

Add the garlic to the melted butter and cream mixture.

Gradually add the grated parmesan cheese to the mixture, stirring until melted.

Add 12 oz of fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until warmed through.

Sprinkle red pepper flakes to taste.

Top with breadcrumbs for texture before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens