This easy Creamed Spinach recipe is velvety smooth, richly decadent with tender baby spinach leaves. This dish even wins over kids who universally hate spinach. If you’ve never had creamed spinach before and you’re unsure of how you’ll like it, we promise you’ll love our spin on a classic recipe. With its creamy texture and lots of cheese, you can’t even taste the spinach! Trust me, one bite and you’ll be hooked!
Ingredients in Creamed Spinach
This really is the best way to get all the vitamins and nutrients of spinach, by covering it up with a lot of cream and cheese! This may not be the healthiest version of spinach, but it’s definitely the tastiest! Here’s what you need:
Fresh spinach – about one and a half pounds of baby spinach leaves.Butter – unsalted butter is best so you can control the amount of sodium in the recipeOnion – one yellow or white onion, finely choppedGarlic – crushed, or finely dicedFlour – the all purpose flour will help in thickening up the cheesy sauceHalf and half – you can substitute whole milk and a splash of heavy cream if you don’t have half and half on handKosher salt – to tasteGround black pepper – to tasteParmesan cheese – use fresh or shredded, not the powdered kindMozzarella cheese – half a cup or so of shredded cheeseCream cheese or Creamy Swiss Laughing Cow cheese – about five wedges or four ounces.
Tips for Perfect Creamed Spinach
Boil spinach for just 2-3 minutes or until it’s slightly wilted but not soggy.Drain the spinach really well using a cheesecloth or a kitchen towel. You can also press the spinach in a fine mesh strainer to remove water. You may find the spinach is really hot, so let it cool a little bit before draining.When adding half and half to the skillet, pour just a little at a time, whisking constantly until it’s the consistency of a thin gravy.
Best Cheese for Creamed Spinach
For this decadent recipe, the cheeses are the best part (shhhh, don’t tell the spinach). We love using Laughing Cow Swiss cheese. Its mild flavor and smooth texture melts beautifully into the other cheeses. You could also use flavored cream cheeses like Chive and Onion Cream Cheese to give it some added flavor. Whisk in tangy Parmesan cheese and buttery mozzarella and you’ve got a tasty trifecta of cheese that will melt in your mouth and pair well with leaf spinach.
Frequently Asked Questions About Creamed Spinach
What to Serve with Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach is a popular side dish at steakhouses because it pairs beautifully with a good piece of meat. Steak, prime rib, chicken, pork and roast all taste delicious with a side of cheesy spinach. And of course, this gorgeous recipe is a staple of our Thanksgiving menu. Add it to your menu this year, too! Read More: 25+ Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
More Spinach Recipes
Once you get your kids on board with this cheesy, creamy spinach, try a few of these other delicious spinach recipes. They’ll love them too!
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach Artichoke Cheese Fondue
Spinach Enchiladas
Kronk’s Spinach Puffs
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How to Make Creamed Spinach
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