Creamed Spinach in the CrockPot Recipe
Day 7o.
I usually don't like creamed spinach. I think it's because it doesn't really taste like spinach, and I like the taste of spinach. I also like the bit of a crunch that fresh spinach has over frozen spinach. Frozen spinach is great for spinach dip, or for ravioli filling. Otherwise I really prefer the fresh stuff.
This met my picky spinach requirements. It was cheesy and crunchy and fresh-tasting all at the same time.
This would be a great side dish for Easter. Yes. I think I just decided.
The Ingredients.
--1 cup milk--1/2 cup cream cheese
--2 T butter
--1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
-1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
--1/2 t nutmeg
--2 6 oz bags baby spinach
The Directions.
--dump milk, cheese, butter and nutmeg into crockpot
--cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring whenever you feel like you're just going to explode if you can't stir.
In my case? Every 45 minutes or so.
I promise I'll seek help.
When everything is hot and melty, add your two bags of baby spinach. Don't bother to stir yet. Cover, and set to high for 20-30 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
Stir.
The Verdict.
I loved this. Adam tolerated it. The kids refused to try it. And Dave, who had slept over politely said "no thank you."
Whatever. This totally rocked.
Even though I used 2 whole bags of spinach, this is really only enough for a side dish for 3-4 people. If you are going to feed a crowd (like for Easter, or something), you'll need to at least double it. The spinach will shrink after a little bit, and you can keep adding to the pot.
I love creamed spinach! I've made it before with frozen spinach and it always was a bit watery. That's a good idea to use the fresh.
ReplyDeleteI must cook this..tommorrow perhaps (spinach is on sale for a $1!).. and I will eat it all by myself :)
ReplyDeleteOh, this is a good idea. I'm going to have to try it.
ReplyDeleteI wandered over after Georgia Peachez mentioned your blog. Your ingredient "3 nasty squishy bananas" in your bananas foster recipe made me LOL. I've subscribed hoping I will be inspired to use my crockpot more often. I made a similar resolution, but I fell off the wagon already. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI've never had cooked spinach before, I much prefer fresh, but this looks very good!
ReplyDeleteenough for three of four side dishes...
ReplyDeleteor enough for ME! YUMMMMMMM. Home run!
I made this tonight, but on the stove, since I had to share counter space with my mom-in-law. It was really, really good. I will be making it again, and since my husband likes lima beans (gross) I will try the same cream sauce with them. Thanks! Also made the ham. Great site!
ReplyDeleteThis I will definitely be trying. And it will all be for me, me, me.
ReplyDeleteMwah hah hah hah
Finally got around to making this because, um, I LOVE creamed spinach. It was all for me :) I really liked it. I used skim milk, ff cream cheese and pt skim mozzarella and it still came out pretty tasty. I think next time i will add some minced garlic and some diced onion too.
ReplyDeleteSteph, just an FYI, if I put spinach or creamed spinach into the white search box, the recipe doesn't come up. I can only find it by hitting the index tab and scrolling down to the "C's"
Lisa