Creamed Spinach I

Desription
Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Makes 2 – 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 9 ounce bag fresh spinach, washed and chopped fine
 * ¼ cup butter
 * 3 tablespoons cream cheese, 1½ ounces
 * 1 teaspoon heavy cream
 * 4 ounces cheddar cheese or Monterey jack cheese, shredded, ½ cup
 * salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

 * 1) Melt the butter in a medium pot; add the cream cheese.
 * 2) Stir until melted.
 * 3) Add the spinach and cook just until wilted.
 * 4) Add the cream, cheddar, and salt and pepper.
 * 5) Gently stir until the cheese melts and coats the spinach; serve at once.

Nutritional information

 * Per ½ recipe: 545 Calories | 51g Fat | 20g Protein | 6g Carbohydrate | 3g Dietary Fiber | 3g Net Carbs
 * Per ⅓ recipe: 363 Calories | 34g Fat | 13g Protein | 4g Carbohydrate | 2g Dietary Fiber | 2g Net Carbs
 * Per ¼ recipe: 273 Calories | 25g Fat | 10g Protein | 3g Carbohydrate | 1g Dietary Fiber | 2g Net Carbs