Best Creole Creamed Spinach Recipes

Creole Creamed Spinach image

Provided by jovigirl

Categories Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1 cup chopped onion
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1 1/4 cups half-and-half or 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
salt

Steps:

Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.
Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel, set aside.
Cook onion in drippings until tender, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add spinach, half-and-half and seasoning; mix well and simmer 2 minutes.
Add salt to taste.
Transfer to a serving dish; top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 185.9, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2, Protein 6.8

Quick & Easy Cajun Creamed Spinach image

Provided by Ashleybakes

Categories Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces Baby Spinach
10 ounces frozen spinach, chopped
2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup light sour cream
2 tablespoons feta, crumbles
1/2 cup shredded cheese (italian blend or other)
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 -3 dashes Tabasco sauce
salt & pepper

Steps:

Saute' chopped onion & minced garlic in butter until soft.
Add fresh spinach (cut in thick strips) and defrosted or microwaved frozen spinach until wilted.
Melt in the cream cheese, sour cream, and other cheeses. As your sauce develops and thickens, add your seasoning. If you are using feta cheese, throw it in at the very end.
Do not overcook-part of the charm of this dish is the fresh taste of the baby spinach-don't kill it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 319.8, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.4