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Creamed Spinach

This creamed spinach is always a hit and can either be served as an appetizer or a side. It's creamy cheesy and oh so good. Bonus points for being easy and make-ahead friendly!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamed Spinach
  • 2 10 oz Packages of Frozen Spinach squeezed of excess liquid
  • 6 Tbsp Butter Divided: 4 + 2 for the breadcrumb mix
  • 1 Large Shallot Diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1/4 Cup Peppadew, Sweet and Spicy Peppers Diced
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 1/4 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Grated, Divided 1 cup + 1/4 cup for breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/4 Cup Parmigiana Reggiano Grated, Divided 1 cup + 1/4 cup for breadcrumbs
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese
  • 4 oz Sour Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
SUGGESTED INCREASES TO SERVE AS A DIP — SEE *NOTES*
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • 6 oz Sour Cream
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish Medium

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
  2. In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup of the sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmigiana Reggiano along with the panko bread crumbs and 2 tbsp softened butter and mix together.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium low and melt 4 tbsp of butter. Sauté the onion for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and chili flakes and sauté another minute until fragrant. Add the spinach and pimentos and mix while sautéing to warm through. 
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, cream cheese, the remaining 2 cups of grated cheeses, and dijon until it's all mixed together. Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  5. Transfer to a casserole dish and top with the cheese and bread crumb mixture.
  6. Bake in the oven for 20 - 30 minutes until browned on top and bubbly.

Notes

SERVING THE CREAMED SPINACH AS A DIP:
If you would like to achieve a creamier, silkier texture you can increase the amount of cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream to achieve that. Simply increase the amount of those ingredients to the suggested measurement increases listed under the ingredients section (8 oz Cream Cheese, 6 oz Sour Cream, 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream).