4.2 from 15 votes
Easy Creamed Spinach (From Frozen)
This quick and easy creamed spinach is my favorite way to transform frozen spinach into a delectable side dish. Whether it's for a speedy weeknight meal or an elegant holiday feast, this dish will convert even the pickiest eaters into spinach fans!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 182 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 ounce package frozen, chopped spinach
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallot or onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup half and half
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Defrost the spinach in the microwave. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out all of the water. Set aside.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for a minute without letting it get too brown.
- Add the half and half, nutmeg, cayenne, and parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth. Simmer the white sauce 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the defrosted frozen spinach. Season the dish with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out all of the water from the spinach after you defrost it. This will prevent the creamed spinach from getting runny.
- I make this creamed spinach with half and half, which is a mixture of milk and cream. You lighten it up even more, you can use 2% or whole milk.
- I like to use frozen chopped spinach because it's so convenient. You can use fresh baby spinach but I would recommend cooking it first and squeezing out the excess liquid before putting it into the creamy sauce.
- Sometimes I top this creamed spinach with buttered breadcrumbs and pop it in the oven to make a delicious creamed spinach gratin.
- To make this creamed spinach keto, leave out the flour and use heavy cream instead of half and half.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
380mg
(16%)
Potassium
391mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
8711IU
(174%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
219mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 8711IU | 174% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.