Best 10 Creamed Lettuce Recipes

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Among the many ways to prepare lettuce, creamed lettuce stands out as an exceptionally delectable and comforting dish. It is a classic culinary creation that has delighted palates for centuries, earning a place in the hearts of home cooks and gourmands alike. This article aims to guide you through the culinary journey of creamed lettuce, providing insights into its history, variations, and the best recipes to achieve a creamy, flavorful, and visually appealing dish. Whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a truly unforgettable creamed lettuce experience.

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CREAMY LETTUCE SALAD



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Round out the fast feast with quick-to-fix Creamy Lettuce Salad. "This recipe is a family favorite I recall my mom serving often when I was growing up," relates Jacquie Troutman of Zephyrhills, Florida. "She particularly liked it because it was so easy to make and called for things she usually had on hand." A sweet dressing tops packaged salad greens that are dressed up with hard-cooked eggs, tomato and onion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 hard-boiled large eggs
1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
DRESSING:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut one egg into wedges for garnish; set aside. Chop remaining eggs. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomato, onion and eggs. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Garnish with reserved egg wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LETTUCE WITH CREAM DRESSING



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"THIS IS one of my mom's original recipes. Though it is very simple to make this dressing, the sweet-sour combination plus the tang of the onion seems to convince people there is some secret ingredient. All my daughters now make this salad as standard fare in their homes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups torn leaf or iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/3 to 1/2 cup half-and-half cream or sour cream
2 to 3 tablespoons sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar and cream or sour cream until sugar dissolves and dressing is smooth. Stir in green onion. Just before serving, pour over lettuce; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRILLED BUTTER LETTUCE WITH CREAMY DRESSING



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Grilling gives lettuce charred edges that add extra flavor while keeping the inside nice and crunchy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
1/3 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
4 slices crusty bread
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 heads butter lettuce, such as Bibb or Boston, halved
Extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, and vinegar. Stir in basil and chives; season with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 3 days.)
  • Brush both sides of bread with oil and grill, flipping once, until toasted, 3 minutes. Rub with garlic, season with salt, and cut into cubes.
  • Grill lettuce, cut side down, until charred in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve warm, topped with dressing and croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

CREAM OF LETTUCE SOUP



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 4h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds turkey bones
12 cups water
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
12 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorns
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup coarsely chopped onions
1 cup coarsely chopped leeks
1 pound peeled potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium head Boston lettuce (about 5 ounces), cut into a chiffonnade
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • For the stock cover the bones with 12 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the seasonings and boil gently for three hours, then drain. It will yield about eight cups. If necessary, reduce further, to get the eight cups, or add water enough to attain the proper amount.
  • For the soup, heat the butter in a stockpot. When hot, add the onions and leeks and saute for two minutes. Add the stock, potatoes and salt. Bring to a boil and boil gently, partially covered, for 45 minutes. Strain, reserving the liquid, and process the solids in a food processor until very smooth. Combine with the reserved liquid. (Note: If the liquids and solids are processed together, the mixture tends to be too foamy.)
  • For the garnish, separate the lettuce into leaves and wash them thoroughly. Pile the leaves together and cut into thin strips (chiffonnade). Melt the butter in a stainless-steel saucepan and add the lettuce. Cook for one to two minutes, until wilted.
  • Combine the garnish with the soup at serving time. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 325, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 560 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAM OF LETTUCE SOUP



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This is such a delicious soup! It has a lovely consistency and loved by all who I have served it to. This is a real winner! People who have never had it before can't seem to guess whats in it!! Where this recipe calls for Chicken Stock, I use Campbell's Real Stock, and add water. It's so much easier than having to make your own! I usually use 1/2 Chicken and 1/2 Vegetable Stock. If making in advance leave out the beaten egg yolks and scalded cream and add just before re-heating and serving. For the purpose of freezing -leave the beaten egg yolks and scalded cream out until thawed and re-heated.

Provided by Karin...

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 cups of Cream Of Lettuce Soup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

60 g butter
3 -4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 bunch chopped parsley
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 large lettuce, shredded
1 bunch watercress, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup milk
2 egg yolks
1 cup scalded cream
finely chopped parsley or spring onion (for garnishing)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a deep pan.
  • Add the onion, garlic, green pepper and tarragon.
  • Saute 3-4 minutes.
  • Add lettuce and watercress and cook, stirring, for a further 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the stock and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and put through a blender to puree.
  • A handheld is ideal for doing this!
  • Return to a clean pan, heat, season with salt and pepper and stir in milk.
  • Bring to simmering point.
  • Beat egg YOLKS in a bowl and gradually beat in the scalded cream until smooth.
  • Stir into soup.
  • HEAT, but do NOT BOIL!
  • Serve garnished with finely chopped parsley and/or spring onions.

BRAISED LETTUCE WITH PEAS



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Do try this - it's melting and nutty flavoured, with sweet peas and just a hint of cream

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Vegetable

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

small knob butter
1 small onion , finely chopped
4 Little Gem lettuces
200ml fresh chicken stock
4 tbsp single cream or crème fraîche
500g bag frozen petits pois

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large sauté pan with a lid. Fry the onion gently for about 5 mins, until softened. Meanwhile, pull any damaged or coarse outer leaves from the lettuces and trim the bases. Cut the lettuces in half lengthways, through the base.
  • Place the lettuce cut-side up on top of the onions and cook for half a minute, then turn over and cook for another 30 secs. Pour over the stock and lightly season. Put the lid on the pan, reduce the heat to the minimum and cook for 10 mins.
  • With a slotted spoon, lift the lettuces out and put into a sieve over a bowl. Raise the heat under the pan and boil the juices until reduced by half. Add the cream or crème fraîche and petits pois and boil for 1 min until heated through. Arrange lettuces in a serving dish and pour over the pea-and-cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

DRESSING FOR GARDEN LETTUCE



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Garden lettuce calls for a light and tangy dressing. My grandmother had the perfect dressing and now you do, too.

Provided by cooks4forty

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
¼ cup cider vinegar
4 ½ teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk the evaporated milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Chill until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 262.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CREAM OF LETTUCE SOUP



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Cheddar-Oat Griddle Biscuits (page 153) provide a nice contrast to the mild flavor of this pleasant summer soup. Or try it with Garlic Croutons (page 159), if you'd prefer a little crunch.

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups water with 1 vegetable bouillon cube, or other stock option (page 9)
10 cups coarsely chopped tender green lettuce such as Boston or bibb
1/2 cup minced fresh herbs (choose from a mixture of chives, dill, oregano, basil, and parsley)
One 12.3-ounce package firm silken tofu, or one 16-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 to 2 cups rice milk, or as needed
Juice of 1/2 lemon, or more to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Vegan Sour Cream (page 7), optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onions and garlic and sauté over medium-low heat until the onions are lightly browned.
  • Add the water with bouillon cube and 8 cups of the lettuce, reserving the rest. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Stir in the herbs and remove from the heat.
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer the solid ingredients to a food processor along with the tofu, and puree, in batches, if necessary, until smooth. Or add the tofu to the soup pot, insert an immersion blender, and puree until smooth.
  • Return to the soup pot or to a serving container. Stir in enough rice milk to give the soup a slightly thick consistency. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. This soup needs a good amount of each to bring up the flavor, so be generous yet judicious.
  • Cut the reserved lettuce into fine shreds and stir in. Allow to cool to room temperature. Serve at room temperature or chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
  • Per serving:
  • Calories: 122
  • Total fat: 6g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Carbohydrate: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 68mg

MIXED LETTUCES WITH CREAMY VINAIGRETTE



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Any mix of lettuces can be used in this easy salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups red-leaf lettuce (about 1/3 head), leaves torn
3 cups romaine lettuce (about 1/3 head), leaves torn
3 cups frisee or chicory (1 small head), leaves torn
16 thin asparagus stalks, blanched, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and cut in half
2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss together the red leaf, romaine, frisee, asparagus, and black olives.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt and pepper, and sour cream. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until completely combined. Pour vinaigrette over the salad, toss to coat, and serve immediately.

ANN J'S POLISH SOUR CREAM LETTUCE



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Different and refreshing. If you like cucumbers in sour cream, you'll like this. A vintage recipe made by my little old Polish mother, who received it from an even older Polish lady. I've never seen this recipe anywhere else. I suspect it might have a bit of a German history somewhere. Use these measurements as a guide; this is for a fairly large head of lettuce.

Provided by Jezski

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head iceberg lettuce, washed and drained
1/2 pint sour cream
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon milk (may or may not need)

Steps:

  • Tear lettuce in bowl. Sprinkle with salt, don't use too much, let wilt. Squeeze out lettuce.
  • Combine dressing ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour over lettuce and mix.
  • The ribs of the lettuce will have just a very slight crunch.
  • Can adjust sugar or vinegar to taste.

Tips:

  • Choose the right lettuce: Use a sturdy lettuce that will hold its shape when cooked, such as romaine or iceberg lettuce.
  • Clean the lettuce thoroughly: Remove any wilted or damaged leaves and rinse the lettuce well under cold water.
  • Cut the lettuce into uniform pieces: This will help it cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality cream: Heavy cream or whipping cream will give the sauce a rich and creamy texture.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Don't overcook the lettuce: Cook it just until it is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately: Creamed lettuce is best served hot or warm.

Conclusion:

Creamed lettuce is a classic side dish that is easy to make and delicious to eat. It is a great way to use up leftover lettuce, and it can also be made with other vegetables, such as spinach, kale, or collard greens. With its creamy sauce and tender lettuce, creamed lettuce is a comforting and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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