Best 7 Creamed Spinach With Summer Squash Recipes

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Creamed spinach is a classic side dish that is often enjoyed with grilled or roasted meats. This recipe adds summer squash to the mix for a colorful and flavorful variation. The addition of cream and Parmesan cheese makes this dish rich and decadent, while the summer squash adds a touch of sweetness and crunch. This dish is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. It is a great way to use up fresh summer squash and is a delicious side dish for any occasion.

The article also includes recipes for other creamed vegetable dishes, such as creamed broccoli, creamed corn, and creamed peas. These recipes are all easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. They are all delicious side dishes for any occasion and are a great way to use up fresh vegetables.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC CREAMED SPINACH



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Using fresh spinach instead of frozen really enhances the flavor of this classic recipe from Ann Van Dyk of Wrightstown, Wisconsin. The hint of nutmeg makes this side dish even more appealing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound fresh spinach, torn
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook spinach in oil until wilted, 3 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside. Melt butter in the Dutch oven; add onion and saute until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. , Stir in flour, salt and nutmeg until combined. Gradually whisk in milk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Add the chopped spinach. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, until heated through, 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FAST AND EASY CREAMED SPINACH



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This is a little easier, a little quicker, a little more contemporary, and believe it or not, a little lighter than traditional creamed spinach. Have all your ingredients ready to go ahead of time. It's a classic steak side dish.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (16 ounce) bags fresh spinach
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons minced shallot
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into a large soup pot, place over high heat, add spinach, and cover. Cook for 1 minute, uncover, and lightly stir until most of the leaves are bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes. Quickly drain spinach in a strainer and transfer to a plate lined with 4 or 5 paper towels. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze as much liquid from the spinach as possible. Transfer spinach to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
  • Mix salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter in skillet, and stir shallot in the hot butter until just barely golden and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir seasoning mixture into shallot mixture and pour in cream. Raise heat to medium-high and reduce cream sauce to about half, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
  • Reduce heat to low and toss spinach with cream sauce in skillet. Cook and stir until spinach is heated through and coated, about 2 minutes. Stir Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into spinach until thoroughly combined; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 173.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

QUICK CREAMED SPINACH



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The inspiration for this creamy side dish came from a local restaurant. I lightened up the original recipe by using fat-free half-and-half and fat-free cream cheese. I goes great with most any entree. -Susan Geddie of Harker Heights, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup diced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups fat-free half-and-half
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in half-and-half until blended. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened., Add the cream cheese, salt, nutmeg and pepper, stirring until cream cheese is melted. Stir in spinach and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; heat through. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

JANET'S SAUTEED YELLOW SQUASH AND SPINACH



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I made this tonight and can't stop eating it so I thought I'd share the recipe and see what you all think.

Provided by Janet Knowles

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 medium squash
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 sprig about 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chopped roasted garlic
1/2 teaspoon morton's nature seasoning
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and garlic over medium heat.
  • Saute the squash, onion and parsley together till the squash and onion are just beginning to soften (about 8 minutes).
  • Add in the spinach.
  • Sprinkle in the Morton Nature Seasoning.
  • Continue to cook till the spinach is wilted (about another 4 minutes).

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CREAMED-SPINACH GRATIN



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Parmigiano-Reggiano and a generous dose of heavy cream transform butternut squash and spinach into a rich, bubbling gratin.

Categories     Gourmet     Thanksgiving     Fall     Side     Bake     Casserole/Gratin     Butternut Squash     Spinach     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Dairy     Garlic     Onion     Buffet     Parmesan     Nutmeg     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Winter     Vegetable     Christmas     Squash

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds fresh spinach, stems discarded, or 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen leaf spinach, thawed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter plus additional for greasing pan
3/4 cup finely chopped onion (1 small)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream
4 pounds butternut squash (2 large), peeled, quartered, and seeded
1/2 ounce finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/4 cup)
Special Equipment
An adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • If using fresh spinach, bring 1 inch water to a boil in a 6- to 8-quart pot over high heat. Add spinach, a few handfuls at a time, and cook, turning with tongs, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water.
  • Thoroughly squeeze cooked fresh or thawed frozen spinach in small handfuls to remove excess moisture, then coarsely chop and transfer to a bowl.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in an 8-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, then cook onion and garlic, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion mixture to spinach along with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cream and stir to combine.
  • Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 3-quart shallow baking dish (13 by 9 inches; not glass).
  • Cut squash to separate bulb section from solid neck section, then cut pieces lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer.
  • Layer squash and spinach mixture in baking dish, using about one fifth of squash and one fourth of spinach for each layer, beginning and ending with squash. Sprinkle top layer of squash evenly with cheese and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then cover directly with a sheet of parchment or wax paper. Bake until squash is tender and filling is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove paper and bake gratin until browned in spots, 10 to 15 minutes, or broil 3 inches from heat, 2 to 3 minutes.

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

YELLOW SQUASH AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Yellow Squash and Spinach Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Veghead

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
6 cups yellow squash (cubed, about 8 to 10 small squash)
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages boursin cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil together over medium high heat. When the butter is melted, add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the squash and cook another 3 minutes, stirring a few times. Stir in the spinach, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until the mixture begins to lose some of its moisture, about 5 minutes. Stir the flour into the squash mixture and cook until absorbed, another 2 minutes. Add the milk and Boursin and stir until the mixture comes to a boil and the cheese has melted. Transfer to the prepared dish. (At this point, you can let cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before continuing.).
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the casserole until the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 12.9, Sodium 446.7, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 6.2

Tips:

  • For the creamiest sauce, use full-fat milk and cream.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use all milk or half milk and half cream.
  • To make the dish even richer, add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the pan before adding the vegetables.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • For a pop of color and flavor, add a handful of chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, or chives.
  • Serve the creamed spinach and summer squash over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Creamed spinach and summer squash is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy your vegetables, give this recipe a try!

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