easy cheesy creamed spinach with garlic

Name: Easy Cheesy Creamed Spinach With Garlic
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 - 1 1/2 pound(s) fresh baby spinach; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoon(s) minced garlic (or you can use 2-3 Tbsp garlic powder); 1 1/2 cup(s) milk, more or less to get the right consistency; 1/2 cup(s) evaporated milk; 1/8 cup(s) Parmesan cheese; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

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Lauren Conforti

HARRIMAN, TN

Updated on Nov 12, 2025

My mother-in-law makes a wonderful creamed spinach. I tried my version, adjusted it to my taste, and added Parmesan cheese. I didn't measure anything when I made this, so feel free to adjust amounts if needed.

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A bowl of Easy Cheesy Creamed Spinach and Garlic.

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Lauren's cheesy creamed spinach with garlic is just as good as something you'd order at a fancy steakhouse. The sauce is thick, creamy, and full of garlic. Parmesan cheese adds a robust flavor to the cream sauce. This fresh creamed spinach is easy to make and, since it has a fancy feel, would make a wonderful holiday side dish.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 pounds fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons minced garlic (or you can use 2-3 Tbsp garlic powder)
1 1/2 cups milk, more or less to get the right consistency
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/8 cup Parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

How To Make easy cheesy creamed spinach with garlic

Step 1

In a non-stick skillet, heat oil. On medium heat, add handfuls of spinach leaves. Add more as it cooks down until all spinach leaves are dark and wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Step 3

Add flour and incorporate it well to make a roux. Let it come to a bubble and cook for a few minutes.
Step 4

Add garlic. Whisk until smooth.
Step 5

Slowly add both types of milk whisking as you pour. If it is too thick, add extra milk.
Step 6

Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and heated through.
Step 7

Pour cream sauce over the spinach and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 379kcal, carbohydrates: 30g, cholesterol: 41mg, fat: 23g, fiber: 6g, protein: 11g, saturated fat: 10g, sodium: 511mg, sugar: 13g, unsaturated fat: 12g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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