Serrano Cheese Spinach

Elevate your side dish game with this indulgent Serrano Cheese Spinach recipe, a creamy and spicy delight that pairs fresh spinach with the bold kick of Serrano peppers. Perfectly balanced by velvety cream cheese, melted cheddar, and a touch of heavy cream, this dish is rich in flavor and irresistibly comforting. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a decadent creation ideal for dinner parties or family meals. Serve it warm alongside grilled proteins or as a dip with tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Bursting with savory notes and a hint of heat, Serrano Cheese Spinach is a versatile, flavor-packed addition to any recipe collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Fresh spinach leaves
• 2 pieces Serrano peppers
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 120 grams Cream cheese
• 100 grams Shredded cheddar cheese
• 15 grams Butter
• 60 milliliters Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and drain the spinach leaves thoroughly. Chop them roughly and set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the Serrano peppers, removing the seeds if you prefer milder heat. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and Serrano peppers, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Gradually add the chopped spinach, stirring occasionally, until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cream cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and coated the spinach evenly.

Step 6

Pour in the heavy cream and mix well. Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until it melts and combines into a creamy sauce.

Step 7

Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Stir everything together and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 8

Remove from heat and transfer the Serrano Cheese Spinach to a serving dish. Serve warm as a side dish or with tortilla chips as a dip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(848.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1387.0

Total Fat 121.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 323.6mg	0%
Sodium 2702.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 7.5g
Protein 48.5g	0%

Vitamin D 2.4IU	0%
Calcium 1349.8mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 3068.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.0%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 9.3%