Creamed Spinach

Adding chili flakes to classic creamed spinach gives the dish a bit of kick. Want to really spice it up? Follow Linda’s lead and use tablespoons instead of teaspoons to measure the chili flake amount.

Creamed Spinach

Makes one baking dish with 6 servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 red onion, chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons (or tablespoons) red chili flakes

1 3/4 cups heavy cream

1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach

1/2 cup fried onions

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Butter 8x8 baking dish. 

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.  Add onions and pinch of salt.  Sauté for 10-15 minutes until onions are translucent, then add garlic and red chili flakes.  Sauté for 2 more minutes.  Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese.  Heat until the cream is just beginning to bubble, stirring often.  Turn the burner off and stir in sour cream and spinach.  Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. 

Pour into the buttered baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with friend onions.  Bake until golden and bubbly, 15-20 minutes.