Best 7 Paul Newmans Creamed Spinach Recipes

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Paul Newman's creamed spinach is a must-try dish for any food lover. This iconic recipe, made famous by the actor himself, offers a delightful balance of flavors, with spinach cooked to perfection in a luscious cream sauce. It's the perfect side dish for any main course, whether you're enjoying a casual lunch or a special occasion dinner. With its rich, creamy texture and vibrant green hue, Paul Newman's creamed spinach is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMED SPINACH III



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A little nutmeg makes this creamed spinach recipe my granny's favorite! Use a pinch more nutmeg when serving.

Provided by mscougar

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
  • Place spinach in a vegetable steamer, and steam until leaves are wilted. Drain in a colander, pressing out excess water with a large spoon.
  • Coarsely chop spinach in a food processor, and gradually stir into the heavy cream mixture. Briefly return to boiling, then remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 392.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

PAUL NEWMAN'S CREAMED SPINACH



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This is a delicious recipe from "Newman's Own Cookbook". It is extremely easy and quick to make with very few ingredients. We enjoy it--I hope you do!

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb fresh spinach
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Wash the spinach well and trim the stems.
  • Place the spinach in a pan with just the water that clings to the leaves.
  • Sprinkle with the nutmeg, cover the saucepan and steam for 2 to 3 minutes, until the leaves are wilted.
  • Drain any excess liquid.
  • Finely chop the spinach and return to the saucepan.
  • Beat the cream cheese in a small bowl until fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in the heavy cream until blended.
  • Stir the cream cheese mixture into the chopped spinach.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until blended and creamy.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 64.2, Sodium 169.4, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.1

GINA'S SPICY CREAMED SPINACH



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 bunches fresh spinach, washed well, rough stems removed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spinach and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain the spinach in a colander. Press down on the spinach with a clean kitchen towel to release all of the liquid. Remove to a cutting board and roughly chop.
  • Heat a large saute pan, over medium-high heat and add the butter and olive oil. When the butter has melted, add the shallots and garlic and saute until fragrant and tender. Stir in the red pepper flakes and spinach. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute briefly, then add the heavy cream, nutmeg and Parmesan. Reduce the spinach mixture until it has thickened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

CREAMED SPINACH



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 pounds washed baby spinach
1/2 small onion, finely diced
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano

Steps:

  • Coat a large, straight-sided saute pan with olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the spinach, cover and saute until gently wilted. Remove the spinach from the pan to a colander set inside a bowl to let the spinach drain and cool.
  • Remove any liquid from the bottom of the saute pan and coat lightly with olive oil. Heat the oil over medium heat, add the onions, and season with salt, to taste. Saute the onions until they are translucent and very aromatic, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 2 to 3 more minutes. Add the butter, and when melted stir in the flour. Cook until it is the texture of wet sand, about 5 to 6 minutes. Whisk in the milk, cayenne pepper and Parmigiano. Taste for seasoning and season with salt, if needed, (it will). Bring the milk to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the milk doesn t scorch on the bottom.
  • Add in the reserved spinach and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

CREAMED SPINACH (PAULA DEEN)



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Make and share this Creamed Spinach (Paula Deen) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MinnasMom

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 vidalia onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bunches spinach, stemmed and chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, melt butter and then add the olive oil.
  • Mix in the onions and garlic; cook for 2 minutes until soft. Add the chopped spinach and warm through.
  • Add the salt, nutmeg and the heavy cream. Mix well. Cook until liquid reduces by half, roughly 3 to 4 minutes.

CREAMED SPINACH WITH NUTMEG AND GOLDEN RAISINS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds spinach, washed, large stems removed
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/4 teaspoons grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large kettle half filled with lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spinach, pushing it down into the pot with a large spoon. Cook until the leaves are softened and turn bright green, about 1 minute. Immediately drain the spinach and plunge it into a large bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. When cool, drain well and use your hands to remove as much excess water as possible. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and chop coarsely.
  • Meanwhile, soak the raisins in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain the raisins and chop them coarsely; set aside. Place a large saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Sprinkle with the flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes, being careful not to let the mixture darken. Add the cream and nutmeg and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and raisins and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately as a side dish or as a complement to steamed and sliced chicken breasts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 307, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 693 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMED SPINACH



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"I happen to have a minor passion for creamed spinach," Pierre Franey wrote in The Times in 1987. His passion shines here with this simple, richly flavored dish. Spinach that has been cooked briefly and pureed in a food processor is combined with a fast bechamel sauce. The result is just so good.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 pounds spinach in bulk, or two 10-ounce plastic wrapped bags
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • If bulk spinach is used, pick it over to remove and discard any tough stems and blemished leaves. Rinse the spinach thoroughly and shake off excess water. There should be about 2 pounds cleaned weight, or 16 cups.
  • Bring enough water to a boil to cover the spinach when it is added and stirred down. Add spinach and cook 2 minutes and drain. Run under cold running water until chilled. Empty the spinach into a deep colander and press to extract most of the water.
  • Put the spinach into the container of a food processor or an electric blender and blend thoroughly. There should be about 1 3/4 cups.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring with a wire whisk. Add the milk, stirring rapidly with the whisk. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes and add the spinach. Stir to blend. Heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 139, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 817 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh spinach: When selecting spinach for creamed spinach, opt for fresh, young leaves with a vibrant green color. Avoid wilted or yellowing leaves.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly: Before cooking, ensure that you wash the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. Rinse the leaves multiple times under cold water and pat them dry.
  • Cook the spinach quickly: Overcooking can result in mushy spinach, so cook it quickly over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients directly impacts the final dish, so use high-quality butter, cream, and cheese.
  • Season to taste: Adjust the seasonings according to your preference. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
  • Serve immediately: Creamed spinach is best served immediately after preparation, while it is still warm and creamy.

Conclusion:

Paul Newman's creamed spinach is a versatile and delectable dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, it's a recipe that both novice and experienced cooks can master. Whether you're following Paul Newman's original recipe or trying variations with different ingredients, creamed spinach is a dish that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Happy cooking!

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