Best 9 Easy Creamed Spinach 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 salmon. This versatile dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Our collection of creamed spinach recipes has something for everyone. We have classic recipes that are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, as well as more creative recipes that incorporate unique flavors and textures. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight side dish or a special occasion dish, we have the perfect creamed spinach recipe for you.

**Easy Creamed Spinach**: This is a classic creamed spinach recipe that is made with fresh spinach, butter, flour, milk, and seasonings. It is a quick and easy dish that can be made in under 30 minutes.

**Creamed Spinach with Parmesan Cheese**: This recipe adds a touch of richness and flavor to the classic creamed spinach recipe by adding grated Parmesan cheese. It is a great way to dress up the dish for a special occasion.

**Creamy Spinach with Bacon**: This recipe adds smoky and savory flavor to the creamed spinach by adding crispy bacon. It is a great way to add a little extra something to the dish.

**Creamed Spinach with Mushrooms**: This recipe adds earthy and umami flavor to the creamed spinach by adding sautéed mushrooms. It is a great way to add a little extra texture and flavor to the dish.

**Creamed Spinach with Artichoke Hearts**: This recipe adds a touch of tangy and briny flavor to the creamed spinach by adding marinated artichoke hearts. It is a great way to add a little extra something to the dish.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile side dish.

Let's cook with our 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

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

EASY CREAMED SPINACH



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This delicious recipe is a life-saver during the holidays, when time is short. With only three ingredients, it's also easy to double.-Sherri Hoover, Perth Road, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cups sour cream
1 envelope onion soup mix

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Spoon into a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 20g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

AMAZINGLY EASY THREE-INGREDIENT CREAMED SPINACH



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My mother has been making this for years. She found the recipe in one of her church cookbooks from Hawaii. I really like this recipe because not only does it taste great, but using only three ingredients it is easy and can be ready quickly. We always double the recipe to use a pint of sour cream and the whole packet of the Lipton mix.

Provided by Leilani

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Put frozen spinach in a medium size sauce pan.
  • Turn heat to medium and heat spinach until it thaws completely.
  • Add soup mix and sour cream.
  • Stir until heated completely.

QUICK & EASY CAJUN CREAMED SPINACH



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This recipe was thrown together to try to mimic a hybrid between spinach dip & spinach Madeleine, but slightly less rich so it would be a suitable side vegetable without being overpowering. I think the cheeses would be interchangeable with almost any, I used what I had on hand. Monterrey Jack would probably be a great substitute for the italian blend cheeses

Provided by Ashleybakes

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces Baby Spinach
10 ounces frozen spinach, chopped
2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup light sour cream
2 tablespoons feta, crumbles
1/2 cup shredded cheese (italian blend or other)
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 -3 dashes Tabasco sauce
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Saute' chopped onion & minced garlic in butter until soft.
  • Add fresh spinach (cut in thick strips) and defrosted or microwaved frozen spinach until wilted.
  • Melt in the cream cheese, sour cream, and other cheeses. As your sauce develops and thickens, add your seasoning. If you are using feta cheese, throw it in at the very end.
  • Do not overcook-part of the charm of this dish is the fresh taste of the baby spinach-don't kill it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 319.8, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.4

EASY SKILLET CREAMED SPINACH



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Make and share this Easy Skillet Creamed Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Zewbiedoo

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon bacon grease
2 -3 whole white mushrooms, rinsed & diced
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
salt and black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced or 1 clove garlic powder, to taste
1 (9 ounce) bag washed & ready to eat spinach
1/4 cup cream
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion, mushroom and garlic in bacon grease until soft.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and garlic powder if not using fresh garlic.
  • Add entire bag of spinach and gently mix, then cover and reduce heat to low.
  • After a few minutes when spinach has wilted, add cream and cream cheese and gently stir until cream cheese chunks have melted into the sauce.

EASY CREAMED SPINACH



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THIS VEGGIE DISH IS ALWAYS ASKD FOR N EASY TO PREPARE.....USUALLY I HAVE ALL THE INGREDIENTS IN HOUSE.... SO ITS MMMMMM TIME :)

Provided by Lora DiGs

Categories     Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box frozen spinach 10 oz, defrostd n squeezd out
1/4 c onion, choppd fine
1/3 oz cream cheese, room temp n softend
3 Tbsp half n half....milk will work :) (add addnl tblspn at a time to thin out creamd spinach)
1 Tbsp parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp s n p......more or less to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil n butter

Steps:

  • 1. IN A MED SIZE PAN HEAT BUTTER N OLIVE OIL THEN ADD CHOPD ONIONS N SAUTÉ FOR 3 MIN.
  • 2. ADD SPINACH TO THE SAUTED ONIONS ADD S n P THEN STIR TO COMBINE.
  • 3. OVER A SIMMER ADD SOFEND CREAM CHEESE N STIR TILL COMBINED ...THEN STIR IN PARMESAN CHEESE .
  • 4. STIR IN HALF N HALF (OR MILK) UNTIL DESIRED CONSISTENCY IS REACHD.
  • 5. ENJOY :)

EASY CREAMED SPINACH



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So easy to have this upscale side dish any night of the week!

Provided by Susan Din

Categories     Vegetables

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 oz frozen chopped spinach
4 oz cream cheese
1/8 tsp garlic powder
4 Tbsp parmesan, romano or asiago cheese-grated finely
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. cook spinach per package directions-I use the microwave with no added water. Drain off liquid squeezing out as much as possible and place in a bowl. Stir in cubed cream cheese, garlic powder, and finely grated cheese, until cream cheese is well blended throughout. Add salt, pepper to taste and serve. Tip: I usually use Neufchatel less fat cream cheese.

EASY CREAMED SPINACH



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Provided by Daphne Brogdon

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, minced
One 11-ounce package fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup shredded gruyere
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Slowly stir in the cheese, nutmeg and some salt and white pepper, and then stir in the cream. Cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For a creamier sauce, use heavy cream or half-and-half instead of milk.
  • To add a touch of sweetness, add a pinch of sugar or a teaspoon of honey.
  • For a more savory flavor, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
  • To make the dish more nutritious, add a cup of cooked quinoa, rice, or pasta.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add a cup of chopped mushrooms or zucchini.

Conclusion:

Creamed spinach is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy sauce, tender spinach, and savory flavors, creamed spinach is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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