If you love to order creamed spinach at your favorite steakhouse, why not make it yourself on any night of the week? This Cheesy Creamed Spinach is restaurant-quality and comes together in 15 minutes. Couldn’t be easier and more delicious!
Make Ahead Instructions
This dish takes only 15 minutes to make, so it’s quick and easy. If you want to save some time, chop the onions and garlic the day before, and steam and chop the spinach as well.
Store them in the fridge (onion and garlic separate from spinach). This way, you will have all your ingredients prepped ahead of time!
You can also make the dip, let it cool down, and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat in the microwave or a skillet.
Variations and Substitutions:
- To make it a little more spicy, add a couple of dashes of hot sauce.
- Make it more interesting by adding chopped artichoke hearts or canned mushrooms.
- Use soft goat cheese instead of cream cheese for a twist.
- Add chopped crispy bacon for a smoky flavor.
How to Store
Store creamed spinach in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or a skillet.
How to Freeze
You can freeze this dish in an airtight container for up to 3 months, but keep in mind the texture might not be the same once it thaws. When reheating it, do it over low heat. This may help to prevent the cream sauce from separating.
Cheesy Creamed Spinach
Ingredients
- 20 oz frozen spinach (steam-in-bag)
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup white wine
- ½ cup 2% milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Steam the spinach in the microwave according to the package instructions, wait for it to cool down, and squeeze as much water out of it as possible. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Saute the onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2. Pour in the white wine and simmer until reduced by half.
- Mix in the milk, heavy cream, cream cheese, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and cooked spinach until well combined. Serve hot.
Notes
- For easier mixing, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature.
- If your cream cheese is not at room temperature, microwave it for 20 seconds or until softened. Remember to remove the foil before placing it in the microwave.
- After mixing all the ingredients, check the seasoning and add more salt if needed.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheesy Creamed Spinach
1. What Can I Use Instead Of White Wine?
If you don’t want to use wine you can use the same amount of vegetable or chicken broth. The flavor will be different, but delicious nonetheless.
2. Can I Use Fresh Spinach Instead Of Frozen?
You can, but this recipe is made to be quick and easy, and if you use fresh spinach you have to blanch it first and then squeeze it dry. Microwavable spinach saves you time and effort. But if you don’t have a microwave, by all means, use fresh spinach.
3. Can I Make It Less Spicy?
Absolutely! If you are feeding children or don’t like spice, just omit the red pepper flakes.
