Best 8 Creamed Spinach With Chère Recipes

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Creamed spinach with chère is a classic French dish that combines the earthy flavors of spinach and the delicate bitterness of chère. The creamy sauce adds a touch of richness and helps to balance the flavors of the two greens. This dish is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of spring vegetables and can be served as a side dish or as a main course. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, creamed spinach with chère is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMED SPINACH WITH CRISPY CHEESE



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons heavy cream
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup grated white Cheddar
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Hot sauce, to taste
3/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute longer. Stir in the flour until combined and cook for 2 minutes to cook out the flour taste. Add the heavy cream and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thick and there are no lumps, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, breaking up any frozen chunks with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir to combine with the creamy mixture until uniformly incorporated. Taste and season with salt. Cook until the spinach is heated through and mixture begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. Add the Cheddar, lemon juice and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Turn to the lowest setting.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make 2-tablespoon mounds of Parmesan in the pan, leaving 3 inches between each (work in batches if your pan isn't large enough). Allow the Parmesan to melt and bubble until it starts to brown around the edges. Use an offset spatula to carefully lift each cheese crisp to the lined baking sheet. Allow to cool for 2 minutes. Crumble or serve whole on top of the creamed spinach.

CREAMED SPINACH



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds spinach
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the spinach in several changes of water to get rid of any grit. Drain the spinach but keep some of the water clinging to the leaves. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the spinach and garlic. Cook, turning frequently, until the spinach has wilted down evenly. Remove the garlic and put the spinach into a colander and let it drain well. Press out as much liquid as you can from the leaves and chop them coarsely.
  • Heat the skillet again over medium-high heat and add the cream and nutmeg; cook until it reduces a bit, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the spinach is hot, about 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMED FRESH SPINACH



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This flavorful no-frills side dish is a great way to incorporate the nutritious leafy greens into a meal. My mom always included creamed spinach or carrots on our holiday menu. -Rosemarie Forcum White Stone, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 packages (9 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
Salt and white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a Dutch oven over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and steam just until wilted, about 4 minutes. Drain; chop and set aside., Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the onion, salt and pepper. Fold in spinach; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEESY CREAMED SPINACH



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This is a recipe for a delicious and cheesy creamed spinach. It's easy and tastes much better than any store bought or frozen versions. I made it for Thanksgiving and it was great!

Provided by BREN3205

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (10 ounce) bags clean fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons minced white onion
6 slices shredded provolone cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, stirring constantly. Remove from the skillet and drain in a colander. Try to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onions; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and stir in the heavy cream. Sprinkle in the provolone cheese and stir to melt and coat the spinach. Once the provolone has melted, stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue to cook and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 321.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

EASY CREAMED SPINACH



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Our take on the classic creamed spinach side dish uses fresh spinach and cream cheese as a thickener. It's a crowd pleasing recipe that's popular with both young and old.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 4 bunches (2 1/2 pounds total) flat-leaf spinach, trimmed and cleaned
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces bar cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk
pinch ground nutmeg
coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spinach, and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander; rinse with cold water until cool. Squeeze spinach to remove as much liquid as possible; coarsely chop, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese and milk; cook, stirring, until cream cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in spinach. Simmer over medium heat until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Add nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g

CREAMED SPINACH



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Creamed spinach, made with the frozen chopped variety, perfectly complements the roast, and it can be made up to two days ahead.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups whole milk
4 (10 ounce) boxes boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; reserve 1/2 cup liquid
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine milk, spinach liquid and garlic in a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup or small bowl covered with a saucer, and microwave (or heat slowly in a medium saucepan) until very hot and steamy. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to soften garlic.
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour. Add hot milk mixture all at once, then whisk until smooth. Stir in spinach; cook until sauce is thick and bubbly and spinach is tender but still green, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese, nutmeg, and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 220.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GARLIC CREAMED SPINACH WITH SWISS CHEESE



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Rich and creamy side dish that goes great with steak. For extra flavor cook in a skillet recently used for frying bacon (with the grease poured out).

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Spinach

Time 50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces frozen spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 pinch thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/3 cup swiss cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook spinach as directed on package and drain for as long as your patience permits (squeezing with towels to speed up drying) and set aside.
  • In a skillet, melt butter over moderate heat; lightly brown garlic, adding thyme and pepper just before garlic is browned.
  • Immediately add spinach and warm it up before adding cream and vinegar, then stir.
  • When mixture starts to thicken up, add cheese and take off burner (cheese will continue melting).
  • Sprinkle with nutmeg and give spinach a final stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.8, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 145.9, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.9

CREAMED SPINACH WITH CHèRE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Dairy     Leafy Green     Side     Goat Cheese     Spinach     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 10-ounce packages ready-to-use spinach leaves
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
1 large shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Bring 2 inches of water to boil in large pot. Add spinach and cook just until wilted, constantly pressing spinach down into water, about 2 minutes. Transfer 1/2 cup cooking liquid to medium skillet and reserve. Drain spinach into colander, firmly pressing out excess water. Transfer spinach to oven-proof platter. Place in oven to keep warm.
  • Add cream, goat cheese, shallot and lemon peel to cooking liquid in skillet. Stir over medium-high heat until sauce is thick and reduced to 2/3 cup, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce evenly over spinach. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, wash and chop the spinach, mince the garlic, and grate the Parmesan cheese.
  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a better flavor and texture than frozen spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked spinach will be mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Season to taste: Taste the creamed spinach before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or nutmeg.
  • Serve immediately: Creamed spinach is best served immediately after it's made. It can be reheated, but it's not as good as when it's fresh.

Conclusion:

Creamed spinach is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It's also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With these tips, you can make a perfect creamed spinach dish every time.

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