By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 21, 2019
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 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
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 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!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Creamed Spinach with Toasted Almonds
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!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
