Easy Creamed Spinach – A Simple Side Dish made From Frozen Spinach
The quickest and easiest way to make a delicious creamed spinach is by making a cheesy white sauce.
Kids love white sauce and cheese, so this is a great dish to get them to try spinach, and by using frozen spinach, you are assured the freshest spinach possible.
You really don’t need to use a ton of cheese in the creamed spinach dish, just enough to get delicious results!
Let the frozen spinach sit on your kitchen counter for a few hours or leave in the fridge all day to thaw. You can also thaw it quickly by popping in the microwave for a few minutes. Always make sure to squeeze most of the water out of the spinach after it’s thawed.
Easy Creamed Spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1-3/4 cups half-and-half
- 2 12 ounce boxes or bags frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (divided)
- In a small skillet or saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Lightly salt and pepper the melted butter.
- Turn heat to medium high.
- Stir small amounts of flour at a time into the pan, constantly whisking until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Slowly pour in the half-and-half, whisking again until there are no lumps.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and a 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese to the sauce.
- Add spinach to a larger skillet or pan and cook over low heat until spinach starts to warm.
- Sprinkle spinach with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pour the white sauce over the spinach and stir well to combine.
- Cook mixture until heated through.
- Pour into a casserole dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Make a quick and delicious cheesy white sauce! Melt the butter and then slowly whisk in the flour.
Grate your own cheese if possible. Cheese that you purchase in bags has a coating to help prevent sticking. Unfortunately, it can also help prevent melting. We sure hope you enjoy this easy creamed spinach! Just let us know!
