Published Apr 20, 2022 Updated Aug 19, 2024
Creamed Spinach Recipe
Creamed spinach is a popular side dish that goes well with steaks, roasts, or seafood. It is easy and quick to prepare with only a few simple ingredients: fresh spinach, butter, garlic, onion, heavy whipping cream, milk, salt, and shredded cheese. Spinach and cream sauce is the best combination ever. The sauce is rich and cheesy which helps balance out the bitter taste of fresh spinach. What’s more, this homemade creamed spinach even has golden brown baked cheese on top. Dipping bread into this cheesy, creamy spinach is also delicious and irresistible. Try this easy recipe and make restaurant-quality creamed spinach at home in less than 20 minutes.
Why This Recipe Works
It’s a quick and easy recipe that can be served as either an appetizer or a side dish for your dinner.
This is also a low-carb and keto-friendly recipe that fits perfectly for someone who needs a special diet.
This creamed spinach recipe is also perfect for any occasion. Double the ingredients and make a large serving for parties or special events.
Ingredients for Creamed Spinach
This homemade creamed spinach is prepared with fresh spinach, unsalted butter, garlic, onion, heavy whipping cream, milk, all-purpose flour, salt, and shredded cheese. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Creamed Spinach
First, prepare the spinach by boiling it. If using Asian spinach, please rinse under running water to remove the soil. (If using baby spinach, cook them directly without rinsing.) Blanch spinach in boiling water and then shock it in ice water. Next, prepare the cream sauce in the skillet with the rest of the ingredients. Cook the sauce until it thickens, then add spinach to it. Gently stir and transfer to a baking dish. Finally, evenly sprinkle more shredded cheese on top and broil before serving.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips:
Spinach cooks fast so you don’t want to overcook it. Bring water to a boil and cook the spinach for less than 1 minute. Quickly drain in a colander and transfer to a bowl of cold water (or run cold water over them). Cooling spinach in ice-cold water will help to retain a bright green color after cooking.
Baking the creamed spinach with cheese on top is an option for this recipe. If you don’t like the spinach to be baked, add 1/2 cup of shredded cheese to the sauce instead and skip the last step.
Frequently Asked Question
What To Serve With Creamed Spinach
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