The Best Creamed Spinach Recipe Is a High-Fiber & High-Protein Side Dish (3 Ingredients, 10 Minutes) High Protein Recipes High Fiber Recipes Side Dishes Vegetables Low Sugar Recipes Gluten-free Vegetarian Shortcut Recipes
Creamed spinach is one of my favorite side dishes. There are so many different ways to make creamed spinach, from steakhouse creamed spinach to stovetop creamed spinach to garlic creamed spinach to spanakopita creamed spinach. With just three ingredients, this creamed spinach shortcut recipe is one of the easiest to make, plus it is low in sugar and high in fiber and protein. (Check out the health benefits of fiber and the health benefits of protein.)
Frozen spinach is cooked in a saucepan until hot. Drain the juice that the spinach releases, and then stir in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until everything is hot and melted together. You can simply season with salt and pepper, or add garlic powder, onion powder or even Cajun seasoning.
Did you know that creamed spinach is a classic South African recipe that is often served as the main dish? Who knew? Regardless if it's a main dish or side dish, you get the health benefits of spinach in every creamy bite.
Serve this easy spinach recipe as a side dish (or main dish if you feel so inclined) with chicken, pork, lamb, beef or seafood. You could also serve it with tortilla chips, crackers, pita bread or naan bread as an appetizer. Throw in some artichokes and you have a creamy spinach artichoke dip.
Cuisine: American / South African
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 32 ounces (1 bag) frozen chopped spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Seasonings
Here's how to make it:
- Cook the spinach in a large saucepan on the stove top until hot and thawed. Drain liquid.
- Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring, until cheese is thoroughly combined and melted. Add seasonings, if desired. Serve. Store any leftover spinach in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.
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