Recipe For The Best Creamed Spinach

I learned to appreciate a good creamed spinach while working at Sam & Harry’s, a fine dining steakhouse in Washington, DC that was “the place to be” back in the 90s—guess that dates me a bit, doesn’t it? This classic steakhouse side dish of bright green spinach leaves in a rich, cheesy cream sauce might be old-school, but it’s so good that it never goes out of style. You’ll be surprised at how quick and easy it is to make. This version calls for frozen spinach and can be prepared entirely ahead of time and reheated in the microwave. Whether it’s a festive holiday or a simple family dinner, this creamed spinach fits right in. Pair it with pan-seared steaks, roast beef tenderloin with red wine sauce, roast chicken, or pan-seared salmon.

Note that the recipe calls for thawed frozen cut leaf spinach, which is not the same as chopped spinach. If your market doesn’t carry cut leaf spinach, look for frozen whole leaf spinach. (Chopped spinach will work but the texture won’t be as appealing.) If you’d like to start with fresh spinach, you’ll need about 2 pounds baby spinach leaves. Steam and drain the baby spinach, then roughly chop and measure out 2 packed cups.

For the cheese, it’s important to use authentic Parmigiano Reggiano. You can always tell if it’s the real deal by looking at the rind, which is embossed with the name over and over. (If the cheese is already grated, it should be labeled “Parmigiano Reggiano, ” not “Parmesan.”)

Perfect Creamed Spinach

Cook the shallots, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more. Do not brown.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. (If the spinach seems a little watery, cook over medium-low heat until any excess liquid evaporates.) Serve warm.

“I made this to go along with our Christmas dinner and everyone loved it! Super delicious and easy to make…Thank you!” Amy H.

Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

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You know how when you get creamed spinach at your favorite steakhouse, and it’s almost an afterthought compared to the steak until you take that rich, creamy, irresistible first bite? Then you’re reminded just how delicious it is! The good news is that you can make creamed spinach easily in your own kitchen that is just as tasty.

Best Creamed Spinach Recipe

I definitely don’t limit this buttery, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned classic creamed spinach just for holidays or entertaining since it’s really simple to throw together. It’s fantastic for weeknight meals any time of the year and goes with so many main courses.

Prep your spinach. In a large pot, sauté the onion until lightly browned. Add in the sauce ingredients, and stir until the cream cheese is incorporated and the sauce has thickened.

Did you make my creamed spinach recipe? I’d love it if you left me a comment below!Questions? Feel free to ask. As always, tag me on Instagram if you’ve made one of my recipes.

The Best Creamed Spinach Recipe • Bake Me Some Sugar

Use frozen or fresh spinach for this easy creamed spinach recipe that's the ultimate cozy side dish! It comes together in just 25 minutes and has that restaurant-quality taste you crave.

Calories: 300 kcal , Carbohydrates: 7 g , Protein: 11 g , Fat: 26 g , Saturated Fat: 16 g , Cholesterol: 86 mg , Sodium: 417 mg , Potassium: 344 mg , Fiber: 2 g , Sugar: 2 g , Vitamin A: 9817 IU , Vitamin C: 5 mg , Calcium: 324 mg , Iron: 2 mg

© Salt & Lavender Inc. Content and photographs are copyrighted. Sharing this blog post is much appreciated, but copying and pasting full recipes without authorization to social media is strictly prohibited.

Keto Creamed Spinach

This recipe was originally published on January 2, 2020. It’s been updated with new photos and better instructions but is the same great recipe!

Salt & Lavender is a recipe blog with a focus on delicious comfort food using everyday ingredients. Beat the weekday grind with hundreds of easy-to-follow and hassle-free recipes!

I definitely don’t limit this buttery, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned classic creamed spinach just for holidays or entertaining since it’s really simple to throw together. It’s fantastic for weeknight meals any time of the year and goes with so many main courses.

Prep your spinach. In a large pot, sauté the onion until lightly browned. Add in the sauce ingredients, and stir until the cream cheese is incorporated and the sauce has thickened.

Did you make my creamed spinach recipe? I’d love it if you left me a comment below!Questions? Feel free to ask. As always, tag me on Instagram if you’ve made one of my recipes.

The Best Creamed Spinach Recipe • Bake Me Some Sugar

Use frozen or fresh spinach for this easy creamed spinach recipe that's the ultimate cozy side dish! It comes together in just 25 minutes and has that restaurant-quality taste you crave.

Calories: 300 kcal , Carbohydrates: 7 g , Protein: 11 g , Fat: 26 g , Saturated Fat: 16 g , Cholesterol: 86 mg , Sodium: 417 mg , Potassium: 344 mg , Fiber: 2 g , Sugar: 2 g , Vitamin A: 9817 IU , Vitamin C: 5 mg , Calcium: 324 mg , Iron: 2 mg

© Salt & Lavender Inc. Content and photographs are copyrighted. Sharing this blog post is much appreciated, but copying and pasting full recipes without authorization to social media is strictly prohibited.

Keto Creamed Spinach

This recipe was originally published on January 2, 2020. It’s been updated with new photos and better instructions but is the same great recipe!

Salt & Lavender is a recipe blog with a focus on delicious comfort food using everyday ingredients. Beat the weekday grind with hundreds of easy-to-follow and hassle-free recipes!