Best Meatball Creamed Spinach Skillet Recipes

ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN SPINACH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place frozen meatballs in bottom of round casserole.
• Sprinkle frozen spinach on top of meatballs.
• Whisk beefstock, sourcream, dill, cumin, lemon juice, salt and cornstarch together in seperate bowl.
• Pour over meatballs, cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until done.
• Stir halfway through cooking and take off lid to thicken sauce.
• Serve over rice or egg noodles.
• Add extra sourcream after cooking if you like a stroganoffy sauce.

MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY SPINACH SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, pine nuts and garlic. Cook stirring often, until the onion is soft. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly.
• Add the mince, basil, breadcrumbs, lemon rind cheeses and egg.
• Mix (with your hands) until well combined.
• Roll 2 tablespoons mixture into balls, place on a tray, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan, add the meatballs and cook turning gently occasionally until browned all over and cooked through.
• To make the spinach sauce, melt the butter in a pan, add the green onions and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
• Add the spinach and cream and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
• Season to taste with black pepper.
• Serve the meatballs on mash or egg noodles with spinach sauce spooned over.

MEATBALL & CREAMED SPINACH SKILLET

Steps:

• Prepare meatballs according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, broiler-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until thawed, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir to combine. Add milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in pepper and nutmeg.
• Nestle the cooked meatballs into the creamed spinach. Drizzle with marinara and scatter mozzarella on top.
• Position rack in upper third of oven and turn broiler to high. Broil the casserole until the cheese is browning in spots, 3 to 4 minutes.