Best 3 Creamy Parmesan Spinach Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Creamy Parmesan Spinach recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is an exquisite blend of fresh spinach, sautéed in a luscious cream sauce, and generously coated in grated Parmesan cheese. The result is a velvety, rich, and utterly satisfying dish that is perfect as a main course or a side. As an added bonus, we have included three additional spinach recipes that are equally delectable and versatile. Our Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing is a refreshing and light option, featuring crisp spinach leaves tossed in a tangy bacon dressing. If you're craving something more substantial, our Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells are a delightful choice. These shells are filled with a savory mixture of spinach, mushrooms, and cheese, then baked to perfection in a creamy tomato sauce. And for a quick and easy weeknight meal, our One-Pot Spinach and Feta Pasta is the perfect solution. Simply toss cooked pasta with sautéed spinach, feta cheese, and a splash of lemon juice for a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH

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This recipe, from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, combines fresh baby spinach with a delicious, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Crushed croutons top it off and give the side dish a wonderful crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup onion and garlic salad croutons, crushed

Steps:

Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the cream, lemon zest, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through. Sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING

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For the perfect side dish to any Italian meal, try this salad. You will love how creamy the dressing is.-Ruth Seitz, Conesville, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups fresh spinach, washed, drained and torn in bite-size pieces
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons onion flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

Combine dressing ingredients (thinning with additional milk, if necessary) and serve over spinach. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH BAKE

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My creamy, comforting side dish wonderfully rounds out any holiday dinner. Just a little of this rich casserole goes a long way. -Jennifer Bley, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 packages (9 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1 small red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
8 butter-flavored crackers, coarsely crushed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place half of the spinach in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or just until wilted. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining spinach; set aside., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat to low; stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, half-and-half, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic and pepper. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in the artichokes, dill, seasoned salt and spinach. , Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half and half.
If you like your spinach more tender, cook it for a few minutes longer.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or garlic powder for extra flavor.
Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or chicken.

Conclusion:

This creamy parmesan spinach is a quick and easy side dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a delicious and satisfying dish. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this creamy parmesan spinach a try. You won't be disappointed!