Easy Creamed Spinach (Made with Frozen Spinach)

A round, white serving bowl filled with creamed spinach, surrounded by a linen napkin, a large black serving spoon, whole nutmeg, and a nutmeg grinder.

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Easy Creamed Spinach (Made with Frozen Spinach)

Our easy creamed spinach recipe is a classic side dish everyone will love. It's creamy, delicious, and made with frozen chopped spinach to ensure foolproof results.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Lynne Webb

Ingredients

8 cups frozen chopped spinach 20 ounces
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon flour
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg plus more to taste

Instructions

Add the frozen spinach to a large, heavy frying pan. Cook over medium heat, breaking apart frozen chunks with a wooden spoon, until the spinach has thawed completely and all moisture has evaporated. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out the pan.
Add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the onion and continue cooking, stirring often, until the mixture turns a pale golden color, 4 to 5 minutes.
Warm the milk in the microwave for 1 minute, then slowly stir it into the onion and flour mixture. Add the salt and a few grinds of black pepper and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in the spinach, combine thoroughly, and add the cream and sour cream. Taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper as needed, then add the nutmeg.
Combine well and continue cooking, stirring often, until the creamed spinach is hot and bubbly, about 5 minutes longer.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, then transfer the creamed spinach to a serving dish.

Notes

Make Ahead Tips

Creamed spinach can be made up to two days in advance and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator. To reheat, remove the spinach from the refrigerator for 30 minutes to remove the chill, then coat a casserole dish with nonstick spray. Add the spinach, cover tightly, and heat in a 325°F oven until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir once about midway through the heating.

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