Best Fresh Cheese With Spinach Recipes

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EASY CHEESY SPINACH



Easy Cheesy Spinach image

Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     side-dish

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
1 cup (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a 12-inch saute pan over moderate heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese and let melt. Fold in the spinach until evenly combined. Add up to 3 tablespoons water if the mixture seems too dry. Sprinkle the nutmeg on top and season with salt and pepper.
  • BYOC: Lemon zest and juice would bring a little bit of sunshine to this dish. Just add with the salt and pepper.

CHEESY SPINACH



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My daughter often serves this cheese and spinach blend at church suppers. Even people who don't usually eat spinach like this flavorful dish once they try it. There are never any leftovers. -Frances Moore, Decatur, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups cubed Velveeta
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cook 4-5 hours longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BAKED SPINACH & CHEESE



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I like to use a bakers heat shield under this casserole so the bottom cheese doesn't get too brown, Nice spinach recipe

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh spinach
1/4 lb butter
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated (or your choice)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop the spinach.
  • Melt the butter over medium heat & when bubbly add onion& garlic.
  • Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach, salt & pepper.
  • Cover & reduce heat to low steam for 3-4 minutes.
  • Put half of the cheese into an 8" greased casserole dish.
  • Add spinach, & nutmeg.
  • Cover with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in 350F for apprx 20 minutes or until cheese is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 105.2, Sodium 605.8, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 16.4

CHEESY CREAMED SPINACH



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This is a recipe for a delicious and cheesy creamed spinach. It's easy and tastes much better than any store bought or frozen versions. I made it for Thanksgiving and it was great!

Provided by BREN3205

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (10 ounce) bags clean fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons minced white onion
6 slices shredded provolone cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, stirring constantly. Remove from the skillet and drain in a colander. Try to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onions; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and stir in the heavy cream. Sprinkle in the provolone cheese and stir to melt and coat the spinach. Once the provolone has melted, stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue to cook and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 321.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

THREE-CHEESE CREAMED SPINACH



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Cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella make this dish wonderfully cheesy. Sprinkle it with french-fried onions for a crisp boost of flavor. -Kathy Vazquez, Amarillo, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until blended and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 35g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

EASY CREAMED SPINACH



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Our take on the classic creamed spinach side dish uses fresh spinach and cream cheese as a thickener. It's a crowd pleasing recipe that's popular with both young and old.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 4 bunches (2 1/2 pounds total) flat-leaf spinach, trimmed and cleaned
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces bar cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk
pinch ground nutmeg
coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spinach, and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander; rinse with cold water until cool. Squeeze spinach to remove as much liquid as possible; coarsely chop, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese and milk; cook, stirring, until cream cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in spinach. Simmer over medium heat until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Add nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g

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