Best 9 Garlicky Creamed Spinach Recipes

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Garlicky creamed spinach is a classic side dish that can elevate any meal. It offers a delightful combination of flavors, with the garlicky notes adding a savory depth, the creamy sauce providing a smooth and velvety texture, and the spinach contributing a slightly bitter yet refreshing taste. The vibrant green color of the spinach also makes it a visually appealing addition to any dinner table. Whether served alongside a juicy steak, roasted chicken, or grilled fish, garlicky creamed spinach is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC CREAMED SPINACH



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This creamed spinach side goes with just about anything. Try it with pasta, roasted pork or baked chicken. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 packages (10 ounces each ) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook until cream cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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.

GARLICKY CREAMED SPINACH RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, shallot, garlic, kosher salt, fresh spinach, flour, heavy cream, cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, thinly sliced
3 large cloves garlic, grated
kosher salt, to taste
1 lb fresh spinach
1 tablespoon flour
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup cream cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Season with salt.
  • Add the spinach, season with salt, and sauté until wilted, 3 minutes. Transfer to a strainer to drain any excess water.
  • Return the spinach to the pan and sprinkle with the flour. Cook for 1 minute, until the flour is lightly browned.
  • . Add the heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Cook until fully incorporated and thickened, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with more Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 7 grams

GARLICKY CREAMED CORN AND SPINACH



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
4 ears corn, kernels scraped from cob
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
2 bundles fresh farm spinach, about 1/2 pound trimmed weight, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter is hot, stir in the corn and the starchy liquid scraped from the cobs. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, then add the cream and nutmeg, stirring occasionally, until very creamy, about 15 minutes. Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

VEGAN CREAMY GARLIC SPINACH



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This sautéed spinach has so much flavor from coconut milk and garlic, you won't even miss the dairy you'd find in traditional creamed spinach. Don't skip the lemon squeeze at the end - it brightens everything up and makes this dish irresistible.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (3/4 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 packages (5 oz each) baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from 13.66-oz can; not cream of coconut)
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil, stirring frequently, until tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, salt and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Gradually add spinach. Cook, stirring, just until spinach is wilted. Stir in coconut milk; cook just until heated. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

GARLIC SPINACH



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All the green flavor you love with tasty garlicky goodness.

Provided by Danni

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach a few handfuls at a time, stirring until wilted before adding more, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, and season with garlic salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 586.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

GARLIC CREAMED SPINACH



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spinach     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup water
5 oz baby spinach (6 cups)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 garlic clove, lightly smashed and peeled
Scant 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then add spinach in handfuls and cook, tossing, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a sieve set over a bowl and press on spinach with back of a wooden spoon to remove excess liquid, then discard liquid.
  • Add cream, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to saucepan and boil until reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 2 minutes. Discard garlic and add spinach to cream mixture, tossing until coated and heated through.

GARLIC CREAMED SPINACH



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Make and share this Garlic Creamed Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup water
5 ounces Baby Spinach
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 clove garlic, lightly smashed and peeled
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a heavy 2 qt saucepan over moderate heat, then add spinach in handfuls and cook, tossing, until wilted, 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a sieve set over a bowl and press on spinach with back of a wooden spoon to remove excess liquid, then discard liquid.
  • Add cream, garlic, nutmeg, salt and pepper to saucepan and boil until reduced to 1 TBS, about 2 minutes.
  • Discard garlic and add spinach to cream mixture, tossing until coated and heated through.

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:

  • For the creamiest spinach, use fresh baby spinach leaves. Avoid using frozen spinach, as it will release too much water and make the dish watery.
  • If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can use milk instead. Just be sure to reduce the amount of milk by half, as it is not as thick as heavy cream.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or red pepper flakes to the spinach for a little extra flavor.
  • Serve the creamed spinach immediately, as it will start to lose its vibrant green color if it sits for too long.
  • Creamed spinach is a great side dish for grilled or roasted meats, fish, or chicken. It can also be used as a filling for omelets, crepes, or ravioli.

Conclusion:

Garlicky creamed spinach is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try.

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