18 creamed spinach recipes

This recipe comes from our friend Leila Best in Facebook, it is one of her favorite recipes; we really appreciate that she shares the recipe with us here, thanks Leilas! And hope everyone will enjoy this delicious recipe!

Spinach mousse made with blanched fresh spinach, egg whites and a drizzle of heavy cream, finished with a pinch of nutmeg. Cold, silky, no-cook starter for a French or Creole table.

Artichoke-spinach casserole with marinated artichoke hearts, squeezed-dry frozen spinach, and a creamy Parmesan and cream cheese topping. Five ingredients, one baking dish.

Flaky puff pastry layered with a creamy spinach, green chili, and cream cheese filling. Just 5 ingredients, cut into squares or diamonds for an easy appetizer or snack.

Mushroom and spinach casserole sautees fresh mushrooms in butter, then bakes with creamed spinach, cream of chicken soup, and a buttery crouton crust. Crowd-pleasing party side or potluck bake.

Stuffed potatoes filled with sauteed mushrooms, bacon, spinach, and carrots in white wine, topped with melted Swiss cheese and broiled until bubbly.

Three onion dip variations using dry soup mix and sour cream: spinach onion, cheddar onion with pimentos, and Indian curry onion with peanuts and yogurt.

Fresh spinach boiled right with the fettuccine, then tossed in heavy cream, Parmesan, and garlic salt. A 5-ingredient creamy pasta for two, ready in 20 minutes.

Spinach spaghetti in a roasted red pepper cream sauce with basil, garlic, and chicken broth. Six charred peppers pureed into a silky, vibrant sauce.

One master cream soup recipe with a butter-flour roux and half-and-half, plus six variations: cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, lima bean, spinach, and asparagus. Serve hot or cold.

Homemade vinegar pie crust filled with a creamy custard of eggs, half-and-half, sour cream, Swiss cheese, and spinach (or broccoli) with a surprising kick of horseradish. A versatile quiche from scratch.

Chicken enchiladas with two from-scratch sauces: a tangy green tomatillo-spinach sauce with sour cream or a smoky red ancho chile sauce. Topped with melted Monterey Jack.

Rolled lasagna noodles stuffed with seasoned chicken, spinach and mushrooms, smothered in a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce and broiled until golden. A make-ahead Italian comfort classic.

Spinach and mushroom Florentine lasagna with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan layered three times and baked under marinara or tomato-cream sauce. A vegetarian restaurant copycat.

Creamy turkey ham ziti with a blended spinach and sour cream sauce, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and red bell pepper. A lighter pasta dish with a vivid green sauce.

Homemade chicken shawarma: yogurt-marinated thigh meat layered with spinach and roasted red peppers, baked into a stacked loaf, sliced thin, and served on fresh chapati flatbread with tzatziki.