Creamed Spinach Recipe (2024)

This creamed spinach recipe is always favorite!

Tender cooked spinach is perfectly seasoned in a creamy cheesy base.

This is The Best Creamed Spinach

Super easy, a little cheesy, and always delicious, this easy creamed spinach recipe rivals any steakhouse and is perfect for Sunday supper or added to your Easter or Thanksgiving menu.

• Creamed spinach is a delicious side dish, and this version is naturally low-carb.
• It’s prepped in one skillet, so cleanup is a breeze.
• The addition of cream cheese turns this classic recipe into a crowd favorite.

Ingredients & Variations

Spinach – Fresh spinach or baby spinach is best for this recipe, but frozen spinach can be used in a pinch. If using frozen, sure to drain and squeeze dry first.

Sauce – The cream sauce is made with cream cheese and heavy whipping cream. A sprinkle of parmesan cheese is added in Step 3 if desired.

Variations: Minced fresh garlic cloves can added with the onion if desired. Bacon bits, cooked mushrooms, a pinch of cayenne pepper, or finely chopped sundried tomatoes are great additions.

How to Make Creamed Spinach

Creamed spinach is ready in just minutes.

1. Cook prepped spinach leaves in a pan until wilted. Drain any liquid and set aside.
2. Cook onion in butter until softened. Add remaining ingredients (per recipe below) and simmer until the sauce is smooth and reduced by half.
3. Return spinach to the pan and cook until heated through. Serve hot.

Holly’s Tips

• Squeeze excess moisture from the spinach once cooked for a thicker cream sauce.
• Cream cheese blends faster at room temperature. Cut it into small pieces before adding to the skillet in Step 3.
• Leftover creamed spinach can be refrigerated in a covered container for up to 4 days. Use creamed spinach as a spread on burgers and wraps or have it as a tasty dip for garlic breadsticks.

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