Easy Creamed Spinach

Using frozen spinach slashes time in this Easy Creamed Spinach recipe… it’s a perfect side dish for just about any main course!

Tender spinach in a velvety, cheesy cream sauce is always a welcomed side dish.  I’m making it to bring to my parent’s annual Christmas Eve dinner (to be served with prime rib).  It’s also delicious with pork, chicken and fish.

Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

Yes!  This recipe can easily be made a day ahead of time and served the next day.  Allow to cool and store in the fridge in an airtight container.  Reheat in a large skillet over low heat until warmed, stirring often.

How Many People Does This Serve?

This recipe yields approximately 2-1/2 cups (4 servings that are a little over 1/2 cup each) and is easily doubled.  The photographs shown are the recipe doubled.

Enjoy!

Easy Creamed Spinach

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• Author: Amy @ The Blond Cook
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Tender spinach in a velvety, cheesy cream sauce is always a welcomed side dish!

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (more or less, to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (more or less, to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1–1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)

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Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender (about 3 to 4 minutes).
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds).
3. Add heavy cream, cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.  Stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
4. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together milk and flour.  Pour into mixture and stir to combine.
5. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 1 to 2 minutes).
6. Add spinach and stir well to combine.  Cook (stirring frequently) until spinach is heated, about 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan, if desired.

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Notes

• Allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in a large skillet over low heat (stirring frequently) until warmed through.

• Category: Side Dish
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: creamed spinach frozen, easy creamed spinach recipe