Best Creamed Spinach With Roasted Cipollini Onions Recipes

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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 & PEARL ONIONS



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When I was a culinary student, this creamy dish wowed me, and I don't even like spinach. This side is a keeper! -Chelsea Puchel, Pickens, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (14.4 ounces) frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 13 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add pearl onions; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 6-8 minutes., Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Add spinach; cook, covered, until spinach is wilted, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GARLIC CREAMED SPINACH



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This creamed spinach side goes with just about anything. Try it with pasta, roasted pork or baked chicken. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 packages (10 ounces each ) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook until cream cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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 SPINACH WITH ROASTED CIPOLLINI ONIONS



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Make and share this Creamed Spinach With Roasted Cipollini Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs cipollini onions
extra virgin olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 (12 ounce) bags fresh spinach, stemmed and washed
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups panko breadcrumbs, bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Place unpeeled onions in a bowl and cover with very hot water. Set aside for 15 minutes to soften skins. Drain onions, then peel and pat dry. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add a - count of olive oil. Add the onions and saute until golden brown all over, about 10 minutes. Add the vinegar and honey, reduce heat to medium, and cook until mixture has reduced to a syrup and onions are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. Drizzle with a 2-count of olive oil, add butter, and stir around until it melts. Add onions and garlic and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add spinach in batches, pushing down into pan with a wooden spoon to help it wilt and adding more spinach to the pot as soon as room is available. Cook spinach until it is dry, then reduce heat and add cream and nutmeg. Stir and cook for 10 minutes, Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the spinach into a baking dish and top with onions and panko. Bake until bread crumbs are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 113.8, Sodium 497.8, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 34, Protein 15.3

HONEY ROASTED CIPOLLINI ONIONS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

15 cipollini onions
Extra-virgin olive oil
About 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1/2 bunch thyme, leaves removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Add the onions to a large bowl, cover with hot water and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. This is to help make peeling the onions much easier. Strain onions and peel.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, honey, thyme, salt and pepper until combined. Put the onions in a large bowl, pour the dressing over them and toss well to coat.
  • In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add about 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat. Once hot, add the onions. Next place the saute pan into the preheated oven and roast for 18 to 20 minutes until the onions are soft and slightly caramelized.

CREAMED SPINACH



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This easy creamed spinach side is a wonderful addition to any elegant holiday meal, a neighborhood potluck or even a holiday work function.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ cup onion (minced)
1 tablespoon butter
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon seasoning salt
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash and dry spinach if using fresh. Remove any tough stems and roughly chop.
  • Cook spinach in a pan with olive oil over medium heat until wilted and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and place in a strainer to drain.
  • Add onion and butter to the pan and cook on medium low heat until onion is softened. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer while stirring until smooth. Simmer 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Squeeze any excess moisture out of the spinach. Add back to the pan and stir to combine. Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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