Best Buttermilk Creamed Spinach Recipes

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EASY CREAMED SPINACH



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This will be the only creamed spinach recipe you will ever need. So creamy, cheesy and EASY PEASY! 10000x better than store-bought!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     thanksgiving

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of nutmeg
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic and nutmeg. Cook, stirring frequently, until shallots have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce has begun to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheeses until melted, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in spinach until well combined, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

CREAMED SPINACH



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, serving size: 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 small shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups 1 percent milk
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fat free evaporated milk
Pinch ground nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Squeeze all of the water from the spinach. In a large pan, heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the milk and broth and cook, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the evaporated milk and nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium
  • Good source of: Fiber, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium

EASY CREAMED SPINACH



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Our take on the classic creamed spinach side dish uses fresh spinach and cream cheese as a thickener. It's a crowd pleasing recipe that's popular with both young and old.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 4 bunches (2 1/2 pounds total) flat-leaf spinach, trimmed and cleaned
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces bar cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk
pinch ground nutmeg
coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spinach, and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander; rinse with cold water until cool. Squeeze spinach to remove as much liquid as possible; coarsely chop, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese and milk; cook, stirring, until cream cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in spinach. Simmer over medium heat until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Add nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g

CREAMED SPINACH



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Creamed spinach, made with the frozen chopped variety, perfectly complements the roast, and it can be made up to two days ahead.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups whole milk
4 (10 ounce) boxes boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; reserve 1/2 cup liquid
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine milk, spinach liquid and garlic in a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup or small bowl covered with a saucer, and microwave (or heat slowly in a medium saucepan) until very hot and steamy. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to soften garlic.
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour. Add hot milk mixture all at once, then whisk until smooth. Stir in spinach; cook until sauce is thick and bubbly and spinach is tender but still green, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese, nutmeg, and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 220.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CREAMED CHEDDAR SPINACH



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We love cheddar spinach at this house. All our sons (5 and one on the way) love it too. This is an excellent side to steak or even a dip in a bread bowl.

Provided by Tiffany Bannworth

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkg fresh spinach
1/2 stick butter, unsalted
1 Tbsp chopped garlic
1 1/2 c extra sharp cheddar
1/2 c buttermilk
1 dash(es) lemon pepper salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot, place butter, garlic, and spinach. Cook on medium to high heat. Wilt spinach until soft. You may also use frozen spinach.
  • 2. Add cheese and buttermilk. Lower heat to low medium. Stir occasionally, until thickened.
  • 3. Add lemon pepper salt to taste.

BUTTERMILK CREAMED SPINACH



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Make and share this Buttermilk Creamed Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Suzy_Q

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons butter
1/2-3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)

Steps:

  • Trim stems off of the spinach, chop it and rinse well. In a large skillet, add spinach and onions over low-medium heat. Steam covered for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove spinach mixture from the skillet and set aside. While spinach is cooling, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Once heated through add flour, (1 T. at a time) mixing thoroughly with the oil or butter making sure there are no lumps. Reduce heat to low and once more finely chop the spinach-onion mixture with the garlic clove and add it to the oil-flour mixture. Mix very well then add the buttermilk, salt and nutmeg. Mix well and allow to remain on the heat for another 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 513.8, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 5.1

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