Best 8 Creamed Spinach With Crispy Cheese Recipes

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Creamed spinach with crispy cheese is a classic side dish that is both delicious and versatile. Whether you're serving it with roasted chicken, grilled fish or a hearty steak, this classic dish is sure to be a hit. With its creamy, flavorful sauce, tender spinach and crispy, golden cheese topping, it's no wonder why creamed spinach with crispy cheese is a favorite among both adults and kids alike. So if you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish that will elevate any meal, look no further than creamed spinach with crispy cheese.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

CRISPY-TOPPED CREAMY SPINACH



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Make and share this Crispy-Topped Creamy Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KIMBERLY T.

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 (8 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 cup Ritz cracker, crushed and divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven @ 375 degrees.
  • Mix spinach, cream cheese spread, dressing, eggs and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese in a large bowl.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the crushed crackers.
  • Spoon spinach mixture evenly into greased oven proof casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup crushed crackers and remaining 3/4 cup shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese on top is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 348.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 7.9

DELICIOUS CREAMY SPINACH



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A delish version of creamed spinach with a crispy top.

Provided by Katrina Kajganic

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds fresh baby spinach
1 ¼ cups whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup butter
2 small shallots, finely diced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
¼ cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Bring about 1 inch of lightly salted water to a boil in a skillet; cook spinach in 2 batches until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and rinse spinach under cold water until cool; squeeze small handfuls to remove moisture and coarsely chop.
  • Heat milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warm.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir shallots until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for about 3 minutes; add warm milk and cream mixture, whisking constantly. Simmer and whisk until thickened, 3 to 4 more minutes. Stir in spinach and nutmeg; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Transfer spinach mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle with Romano cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Broil in preheated oven until just browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 362.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CREAMED SPINACH WITH CRISPY CHEESE



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Number Of Ingredients 0

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.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 115

CREAMED SPINACH



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This classic dish, a staple of high-end steakhouses and humble tables alike, is one that every cook should learn to make. We've carefully crafted this recipe to capture the ultimate classic creamed-spinach characteristics so that it can be your textbook version and an heirloom to pass down. Once you've made it and seen how easy it is, there's a good chance it'll be on your table more often than for just special-occasion feasts. It's creamy and satisfying even though it takes just 35 minutes to make. The ingredients are all easily accessible staples, but the inclusion of nutmeg might surprise you. If you associate that spice more with cookies than vegetables, you're in for a pleasant surprise. Rather than dominating the dish, or even standing out on its own, nutmeg in this application serves to elevate the flavors of the key ingredients-cream and spinach-and bring them into harmony. As a finishing touch, we've added butter-toasted panko bread crumbs for a pleasant little crunch that we think you'll find very satisfying.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/3 cups half-and-half
4 packages (5 oz each) baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • In 8-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Place crumbs in small bowl; set aside.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in flour salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly. Gradually stir in half-and-half. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Gradually add spinach. Cook, stirring, just until spinach is wilted. Stir in half-and-half mixture. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or just until heated. Spoon mixture into serving bowl; top with toasted bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CRISPY-TOPPED CREAMY SPINACH



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Turn your spinach blahs into spinach ahhs with our crispy cracker-and-Cheddar-topped dish. Your family will enjoy every bite of this creamy veggie side.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
2 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
24 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1 cup), divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl until blended. Stir in 3/4 cup cheddar and 1/2 cup cracker crumbs.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cracker crumbs and Cheddar.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 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

Tips:

  • Choose tender spinach: Use young, tender spinach leaves for the best texture and flavor.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly: Rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly in cold water to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Cook the spinach quickly: Overcooking the spinach will make it mushy, so cook it just until it is wilted.
  • Use a good-quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of the creamed spinach. Use a cheese that melts well, such as Parmesan, Gruyère, or cheddar.
  • Season the creamed spinach to taste: Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. You can also add other herbs or spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the creamed spinach immediately: Creamed spinach is best served immediately after it is made. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Creamed spinach is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy, cheesy flavor and crispy cheese topping, creamed spinach is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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