This easy creamed spinach recipe is made with a handful of ingredients and comes together quickly. It’s a great addition to any Thanksgiving or holiday table. This spinach side dish is topped with toasted almonds for a crunchy topping.
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, when it comes to planning your Thanksgiving and holiday menus it’s all about the side dishes! If you are looking for something special to accompany your thanksgiving turkey! or Glazed Ham then this is for you!
How to Make Creamed Spinach with Toasted Almonds
Prep the spinach first by trimming the longer stems and tearing the leaves into smaller pieces.
Add the butter. cream and seasonings to a saucepan and bring to a boil and then simmer. Once thickened add in the parmesan and stir. Add the spinach and stir until it wilts and the sauce is thick. Top with toasted nuts and serve.
An easy side dish recipe
This creamed spinach is the perfect side dish for Easter, Christmas, or any holiday. It comes together in less than half an hour is made with just a handful of ingredients. The toasted almonds give the dish a great texture and it will work so well along your other sides like Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole and Mashed Potatoes.
What do you eat with creamed spinach?
This side dish is mild in flavor, so it’s easy to pair with lots of different mains – it’s not just for the holidays! It’s a great accompaniment for steak, poultry and fish dishes and pairs well with Simple Oven Roasted Vegetables. Try stirring it into some cooked spaghetti!
Why is this creamed spinach recipe so good?
I love how quick and easy this side comes together. It’s so creamy and delicious, it’s a great addition to any holiday table. It also just happens to be low carb and the spinach is full of vitamins and minerals, so go ahead and take an extra serving!
Top tips to make this recipe
- Remove any long stems from the spinach leaves.
- Stir the pot regularly whilst cooking this recipe.
- I love this with almonds, but you can use any toasted nuts you prefer.
- Serve immediately.
For more tasty side dish recipes
- Sauteed Leeks with Parmesan
- Best Sausage Stuffing Recipe
- Creamed Peas
- Crispy Cheesy Roasted Broccoli Recipe
- Sauteed Carrots with Scallions and Thyme
- Best Black Eyed Peas Recipe
- Best Christmas Sides and Best Thanksgiving Sides
Creamed Spinach with Toasted Almonds
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup almonds walnuts or pine nuts; toasted & chopped
- 20 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1¾ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Trim the longer stems from the spinach leaves and tear the leaves into smaller pieces.
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring butter, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, about 15 minutes or until reduced and thickened.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to incorporate.
- Add the spinach and cook, stirring often, until the spinach wilts, absorbs some of the cream mixture and the sauce further thickens.
- Sprinkle chopped, toasted nuts on top and…
- Enjoy!
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Made this for the family and it was a hit!
I’m SO happy to hear that, Katie!
Floavorful and delicious – very easy to make! Great recipe
Thank you, Becky! This is such an amazing spinach side dish. And I do love spinach!
I’m glad you loved it, Matt!
This is what my snacking dreams are made of <3
I’m glad you love them, Rachael!
Yep, I’m all about the sides too! I actually prefer this over mashed potatoes. Makes me feel somewhat better eating greens. The almonds give a nice crunch too!
I’m SO happy to hear you loved it!