Classic Creamed Spinach is creamy, cheesy goodness. This is the best way to eat spinach. You’ll never look at leafy greens the same!

Creamed spinach doesn’t just come from your favorite steakhouse. It is honestly so easy, you should be making this at home on the regular. I know, this dish feels super fancy, but that’s probably because we’re all used to only eating it while dressed up for a night out at an expensive restaurant. You can always find it on the side of a filet mignon or poached lobster, but it is so good, you deserve to have this gourmet dish at home any time you want!
This is the best creamed spinach recipe. It is so creamy and flavorful, you won’t believe you used to hate spinach! We’ve all been there: spinach was at the top of the “not gonna happen” list. For spinach lovers, this will not disappoint, and if you are not a spinach lover, this dish will convert you.
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Fresh or Frozen Spinach:
This recipe calls for 1 pound of fresh spinach leaves, but you can always use frozen spinach. You would need to thaw and drain 1 pound of frozen spinach.
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How much will this cook down?
Ah, the magic of spinach. You might think you’re making enough to feed an entire village, only to find it cooks down to three bites worth. The 1 pound of fresh spinach leaves called for in this recipe will cook down to about 1 cup, but it is very easy to double to accommodate a larger group.
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Can I use half and half instead of heavy cream?
Sometimes substitutes have to happen! We always recommend sticking as closely to the original recipe as possible to ensure a great meal. In this case, half and half could produce a more runny sauce. Cream is definitely highly recommended for that reason.
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious side dish recipes:
- Garlic Butter Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes
- The Best Roasted Broccoli Ever
- Perfect Roasted Asparagus

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Classic Creamed Spinach

- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 pound baby spinach leaves
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Heat a large skillet with lid over medium-high heat. Add in butter and melt.
- Add in spinach leaves. Cover with lid and let spinach wilt, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Once spinach is wilted, add in garlic and flour and toast 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Liquid should thicken immediately upon simmering.
- Turn off the heat and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted, or serve with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
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My husband raved about this dish. I used the fresh spinach. Don’t skimp on the spinach, I cooks down-a lot. Next time, I will use a little less Parmesan cheese but that just me. I may try some water chestnuts next time but then again, if something is already great…..
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Absolutely delicious steak house style creamed spinach. I could have eaten two pounds by myself. The nutmeg is key!
Love recipes and ease of preparation.
This is delicious,as all your recipes are,and not complicated,instructions clear to the point👏
This was so delicious! Made it last weekend for a steakhouse dinner party and it was perfect!
I made this for Christmas with no leftovers and one request for the recipe. We loved it.
Delish!!! Thank you!!!
Looks delicious can’t wait to try this ??
I add waterchestnuts! Love this recipe!
Would this recipe work for baby kale? I have some in my fridge and don’t know what to do with it. ?♀️
I can’t imagine why kale wouldn’t work just fine. Did you try it?
Of course, you can do it with baby cale , Nichole. I do it often!
So delicious. Thank you!!!
Sorry, but making this dish this way yields gummy flour chunks. Quite disappointing.
How can we avoid “gummy four chunks”
Try sifting the flour in