Why We Love Easy Creamed Spinach
These two words tend to have a strong impact on most people. Either a cringe effect or a sigh of cozy nostalgia. Today I’m serving up The Best Cream Spinach Recipe, in my humble opinion. It’s easy to make, either quickly on the stovetop or simmering all day long in a crockpot. This recipe offers a vibrant, grassy note with nutty Parmesan cheese, garlic, and spice. The texture is rich and luxurious. This is the perfect way to eat spinach in the cooler months. I think even the most resistant spinach eater might have a change of heart after tasting this creamed spinach! This easy creamed spinach recipe is notorious for being a cozy, comforting recipe with a creamy flavor. Thanks to the spinach, it is also packed with vitamins and minerals!
Slow Cooker Creamed Spinach – Or Speedy Creamy Spinach
When I’m in a hurry I make it on the stovetop in less than 20 minutes. However for big celebration meals, when I need all my burners for other dishes, I start this easy Creamed Spinach Recipe in the slow cooker and let it simmer all day. It tastes amazing and rounds out comforting meals and holiday feasts, which tend to feature mostly brown foods. If you are someone who can’t serve a meal without a green vegetable, this Slow Cooker Creamed Spinach recipe is a true winner. Forget the green salad that will, no doubt, be overshadowed on the Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter table. This year serve creamed spinach along with your sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, Brussels sprouts, Thanksgiving stuffing, and ham or roast chicken. Your family will thank you!
Creamed Spinach Ingredients
This easy creamed spinach recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand! Here’s what you’ll need:
Frozen chopped spinach Butter Sweet onion Garlic Cloves All-purpose flour Whole milk or Heavy Cream Salt Ground nutmeg White pepper or Black pepper Cayenne pepper Grated Parmesan cheese
That’s it! You’ll love the rich, creamy texture that these ingredients create, blended with fragrant garlic and spices that are perfect for the holidays.
How To Make Creamed Spinach in a Slow Cooker
- Sauté – Take the time to cook the chopped onions and garlic in a large skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. Although your onions will cook in a crockpot, they often end up with a rubbery texture and metallic taste. Place the butter, chopped onions, and garlic in a skillet. Set over medium heat and sauté to soften for about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the flour and stir well to break up the clumps.
- Dump – Scoop the onion mixture into the crock of a large slow cooker. Add the frozen spinach, milk, salt, nutmeg, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cover and turn on low.
- Slow Cook – Slow cook for 8-10 hours until the mixture simmers and thickens. Make sure to stir it every few hours so it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
- Serve. When ready to serve, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
Stove Top Instructions
You can easily make our creamed spinach recipe right on the stovetop! Here’s how…
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