Best 7 Creamed Spinach I Recipes

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Creamed spinach is a classic side dish that is both delicious and versatile. It can be served with a variety of main courses, from roasted chicken to grilled fish. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. This article includes three different recipes for creamed spinach, so you can find the one that best suits your taste. The first recipe is a classic creamed spinach made with fresh spinach, butter, flour, milk, and Parmesan cheese. The second recipe is a lightened-up version that uses Greek yogurt instead of butter and milk. The third recipe is a vegan creamed spinach made with coconut milk and cashews. All three recipes are easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy side dish, give creamed spinach a try!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CREAMED SPINACH



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Our take on the classic creamed spinach side dish uses fresh spinach and cream cheese as a thickener. It's a crowd pleasing recipe that's popular with both young and old.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 4 bunches (2 1/2 pounds total) flat-leaf spinach, trimmed and cleaned
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces bar cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk
pinch ground nutmeg
coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spinach, and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander; rinse with cold water until cool. Squeeze spinach to remove as much liquid as possible; coarsely chop, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese and milk; cook, stirring, until cream cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in spinach. Simmer over medium heat until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Add nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g

CREAMED SPINACH



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This recipe for the best creamed spinach begins with a simple white sauce that gets bumped up a notch with diced onions and garlic. Make it as a holiday side dish!

Categories     comfort food     dinner     side dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick butter
8 tbsp. flour
1/2 whole medium onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 c. milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3 tbsp. butter
24 oz. weight baby spinach

Steps:

  • Melt 1 stick of butter in a pot. Sprinkle in flour and whisk together. Cook over medium heat for five minutes or until light golden brown. Throw in onion and garlic and stir together, cooking for another minute. Pour in milk, whisking constantly, and cook for another five minutes while you cook the spinach.
  • To cook spinach, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a separate pot. Add spinach in increments until all incorporated, and cook until wilted but not soggy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Season the cream sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add spinach to the cream sauce, stirring gently to combine. Serve immediately.

CREAMED SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg and cayenne and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the panko and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling and light golden on top, about 15 minutes.

GARLICKY CREAMED SPINACH RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, shallot, garlic, kosher salt, fresh spinach, flour, heavy cream, cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, thinly sliced
3 large cloves garlic, grated
kosher salt, to taste
1 lb fresh spinach
1 tablespoon flour
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup cream cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Season with salt.
  • Add the spinach, season with salt, and sauté until wilted, 3 minutes. Transfer to a strainer to drain any excess water.
  • Return the spinach to the pan and sprinkle with the flour. Cook for 1 minute, until the flour is lightly browned.
  • . Add the heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Cook until fully incorporated and thickened, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with more Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CREAMED SPINACH



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds spinach
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the spinach in several changes of water to get rid of any grit. Drain the spinach but keep some of the water clinging to the leaves. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the spinach and garlic. Cook, turning frequently, until the spinach has wilted down evenly. Remove the garlic and put the spinach into a colander and let it drain well. Press out as much liquid as you can from the leaves and chop them coarsely.
  • Heat the skillet again over medium-high heat and add the cream and nutmeg; cook until it reduces a bit, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the spinach is hot, about 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMED FRESH SPINACH



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This flavorful no-frills side dish is a great way to incorporate the nutritious leafy greens into a meal. My mom always included creamed spinach or carrots on our holiday menu. -Rosemarie Forcum White Stone, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 packages (9 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
Salt and white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a Dutch oven over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and steam just until wilted, about 4 minutes. Drain; chop and set aside., Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the onion, salt and pepper. Fold in spinach; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAMED SPINACH



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What can be better than a side of creamy, nutmeg-infused spinach? Perfect to accompany any roast and especially good at Christmas

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

25g butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp plain flour
200ml full-fat milk
2 x 200g bags spinach
100ml single cream
fresh nutmeg, for grating

Steps:

  • Heat 25g butter in a saucepan, then add 1 finely chopped small onion and cook for 5 mins until softened.
  • Stir in 2 tbsp plain flour and cook for 2 mins, then slowly start to whisk in 200ml full-fat milk. When it has all been incorporated, gently cook for 5 mins until the sauce has thickened.
  • Meanwhile, place two 200g bags spinach in a large colander. Pour over a kettle full of boiling water until the leaves have wilted (you may have to do this twice).
  • Place the spinach in a clean dishcloth, squeeze out any excess liquid, then roughly chop.
  • Stir into the sauce with 100ml single cream, gently heat, then finely grate over some fresh nutmeg and season well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.26 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a creamier result, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach instead. Be sure to thaw it and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder.
  • If you want a cheesy creamed spinach, stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve creamed spinach as a side dish with chicken, fish, or beef.

Conclusion:

Creamed spinach is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its creamy texture and flavorful taste, creamed spinach is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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