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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Easy Creamed Spinach

    By Amy · Published: Dec 16, 2019 · Updated: Aug 27, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. 2 Comments

    Easy Creamed Spinach

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    Creamed spinach in a white baking dish with a spoon. Overlay text at top of image.

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

    Creamed spinach in an oval white serving dish beside a denim cloth napkin.

    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.

    Creamed spinach in a large skillet with a wooden spoon

    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.

    Creamed spinach topped with grated Parmesan in an oval white serving dish with a serving spoon

    Enjoy!

    Creamed spinach in a white oval baking dish with a serving spoon.

    Easy Creamed Spinach

    Tender spinach in a velvety, cheesy cream sauce is always a welcomed side dish!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: creamed spinach frozen, easy creamed spinach recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Amy

    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 optional topping

    Instructions

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

    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 14253IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 2mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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    1. annie nalewak says

      December 19, 2019 at 6:35 am

      I am using your prime rib recipe and this creamed spinach for our xmas dinner,thank you for the instructions and recipes.merry christmas to thee and thine from texas.

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        December 19, 2019 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you Annie, I hope you and your family enjoy the prime rib and creamed spinach. Merry Christmas!

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