Best 11 Spinach With Cream Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of creamed spinach, a classic dish that combines the earthy flavors of spinach with the richness of cream. This versatile side dish complements a wide range of main courses, from grilled meats to roasted chicken. Whether you prefer a simple yet elegant preparation or one infused with bold flavors, this collection of creamed spinach recipes offers something for every palate. From the classic version featuring just spinach and cream, to variations that incorporate aromatic herbs, tangy cheeses, and even a hint of spice, these recipes provide a delicious and versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and ingredient variations to ensure a perfect creamed spinach every time.

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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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Creamed spinach, made with the frozen chopped variety, perfectly complements the roast, and it can be made up to two days ahead.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups whole milk
4 (10 ounce) boxes boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; reserve 1/2 cup liquid
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine milk, spinach liquid and garlic in a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup or small bowl covered with a saucer, and microwave (or heat slowly in a medium saucepan) until very hot and steamy. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to soften garlic.
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour. Add hot milk mixture all at once, then whisk until smooth. Stir in spinach; cook until sauce is thick and bubbly and spinach is tender but still green, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese, nutmeg, and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 220.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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.

GARLIC CREAMED SPINACH



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This creamed spinach side goes with just about anything. Try it with pasta, roasted pork or baked chicken. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 packages (10 ounces each ) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook until cream cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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.

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

CHEESY CREAMED SPINACH



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This is a recipe for a delicious and cheesy creamed spinach. It's easy and tastes much better than any store bought or frozen versions. I made it for Thanksgiving and it was great!

Provided by BREN3205

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (10 ounce) bags clean fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons minced white onion
6 slices shredded provolone cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, stirring constantly. Remove from the skillet and drain in a colander. Try to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onions; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and stir in the heavy cream. Sprinkle in the provolone cheese and stir to melt and coat the spinach. Once the provolone has melted, stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue to cook and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 321.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CREAMED SPINACH



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This is smooth baby! Be sure and use a good quality melting cheese for best results. NOTE: 08/19/08, we edited the recipe to a larger spinach-to-sauce ratio.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh spinach, bunches, leaves only, well washed (or 2 10-oz boxes frozen spinach)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% low-fat milk, warmed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup asadero cheese, shredded (or Queso Quesadilla cheese)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • COOK THE SPINACH (if using fresh spinach): Heat a very large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add all the spinach with the water still clinging to its leaves, you may have to firmly pack it. Cover the pan tightly (weight the lid down, if necessary). Leave the spinach to cook for about 2 minutes, then turn it over so that the wilted leaves are on the top. Cover and repeat the process a few times more, until all spinach is nicely wilted. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Drain spinach and reserve the pot that you cooked the spinach inches DO NOT WASH OR WIPE CLEAN.
  • If you don't have a salad spinner (OR if using frozen spinach), squeeze the spinach dry with your hands a little at a time, squeezing as much liquid as possible from the leaves. Use paper towels and gently blot the spinach to help it dry. Chop the spinach leaves coarsely and set aside.
  • MAKE A ROUX: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon, to make a loose paste. Cook for about 1 minute. As soon as it balls up into a paste, exchange the wooden spoon for a wire wisk and in a steady stream, whisk in the warm milk. Stir slowly, until the roux comes to a simmer, about 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the cream, salt, and pepper, and stir for 1 minute more. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese to melt.
  • ONION MIXTURE: In the same skillet where the spinach was cooked, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
  • ASSEMBLY: Add the cooked spinach and the cheese sauce to the pan and stir together over medium heat until well mixed and heated through. Taste for seasoning, and transfer to a heated and covered serving dish.

SPINACH WITH CREAM



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A little different than regular creamed spinach because of the cheese a good way to get my kids to eat spinach

Provided by Pumpkie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach, stemmed,washed and drained
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
fine sea salt
1/4-1/2 freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Put the spinach in a large pot with just the water clinging to its leaves, cover, and cook until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Drain well and squeeze dry.
  • In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add the spinach, cream, nutmeg and salt and stir well.
  • Sprinkle on the cheese.
  • I use the full amount of cheese because we like a lot of cheese if you prefer less use less.
  • Turn off the heat, cover the pot and let sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
  • Serve immediately.

SAUTEED SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



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Created to serve over Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Spirals, but this would work well with plain, baked chicken as well to add an elegant touch.

Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium heat in medium saucepan.
  • Add chopped spinach.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons whipping cream, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Cook and stir for 30 seconds or until heated through.
  • Serve over baked chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 125.9, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1

Tips:

  • Choose the right spinach: Use fresh, young spinach leaves for the best flavor and texture. Avoid wilted or yellowed leaves.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly: Rinse the spinach leaves several times in cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Dry the leaves thoroughly before cooking.
  • Cook the spinach quickly: Spinach cooks very quickly, so don't overcook it. Overcooked spinach will become limp and lose its flavor.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Spinach can be cooked in a variety of ways, including sautéing, steaming, and boiling. Each cooking method will produce a slightly different flavor and texture.
  • Add flavorings and spices: Spinach has a mild flavor, so it can be easily enhanced with a variety of flavorings and spices. Try adding garlic, onion, lemon juice, nutmeg, or Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve spinach as a side dish or main course: Spinach can be served as a side dish or main course. It is a great addition to salads, soups, and stews. It can also be used as a filling for omelets, crepes, and ravioli.

Conclusion:

Spinach is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its mild flavor and delicate texture, spinach is a great addition to a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, spinach is a great choice.

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