# Creamed spinach

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**Creamed spinach** is a dish consisting of a spinach coated in a creamy sauce, which can be used as side dish or topping. It is a common side dish at [steakhouses](/source/Steakhouse)[1] but can be found in everything from frozen TV dinners, fast casual, to gourmet restaurants and North American and European home dishes.

## Preparation

Celebrity cook [Rachael Ray](/source/Rachael_Ray)'s recipe for creamed spinach in one dish uses chopped spinach, garlic, salt, pepper, cream, cheese, and a little oil prepared in a pan.[2] French style creamed spinach or *épinards a la crème* has some variation but still considered creamed spinach; chef [Julia Child](/source/Julia_Child)'s recipe includes spinach, butter, flour, salt, pepper, and beef stock or heavy cream, and made in a saucepan.[3] [Martha Stewart](/source/Martha_Stewart)'s creamed spinach recipe includes spinach, butter, onion, garlic, [cream cheese](/source/Cream_cheese), milk, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper.[4] The spinach is usually trimmed of the stem, cleaned, and chopped.

It can also be part of another more complicated recipe, for example in [Oreilles d'âne](/source/Oreilles_d'%C3%A2ne) layers of crepes[5] or in a more modern version lasagna pasta or [crouzet](/source/Crouzet_(pasta)) (see [crozets de Savoie](/source/Crozets_de_Savoie)) are placed in alternating layers with creamed spinach and grated cheese.[6] It is also used in [eggs Sardou](/source/Eggs_Sardou) for example, the New Orleans classic.[7] Creamed spinach has been suggested a component of [Beef Wellington](/source/Beef_Wellington).[8]

There are other creamed greens dishes, such as creamed [kale](/source/Kale),[9] but the dish *potage creme d’epinards* (cream of spinach soup) is a different dish.[10]

Suggestions as to the popularity of the dish note that the cream balances the bitterness of the spinach, it adds color to a plate, and is relatively healthy containing vitamins A, C, and K, iron, calcium, and fiber although some recipes can have considerable fat content.[11]

Steakhouses that serve creamed spinach, usually with their own special recipe, include [Ruth's Chris](/source/Ruth's_Chris_Steak_House),[12] Strip House,[13] and Benjamin's Steakhouse.[14] Recipes vary and some do not contain actual dairy cream.[15] A famous restaurant in Chicago known to serve creamed spinach is [The Berghoff](/source/The_Berghoff_(restaurant)) founded in 1898.[16] Creamed spinach is served at the oldest steakhouse in the US, [Old Homestead Steakhouse](/source/Old_Homestead_Steakhouse) in New York City founded in 1868.[17]

Creamed spinach is also served by NASA on spaceflights.[18]

## See also

- [Spinach soup](/source/Spinach_soup)
- [Spinach dip](/source/Spinach_dip)
- [Creaming (cooking)](/source/Creaming_(cooking))
- [Creamed corn](/source/Creamed_corn)
- [Green bean casserole](/source/Green_bean_casserole)
- [Cream of mushroom soup](/source/Cream_of_mushroom_soup)
- [Palak paneer](/source/Palak_paneer) (Indian dish with pureed spinach, cheese, spices)
- [Thanksgiving dinner](/source/Thanksgiving_dinner)

## References

1. ["The Side Hustle: How Steakhouse Side Dishes Became the Main Event"](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/dining/a61663212/best-steakhouse-side-dishes/). *Town & Country*. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-11-26.

1. Ray, Rachael (2023-04-11). ["5-Ingredient Tournedos with Creamed Spinach | Recipe - Rachael Ray Show"](https://www.rachaelrayshow.com/recipes/23587_tournedos_with_creamed_spinach). *www.rachaelrayshow.com*. Retrieved 2024-11-26.

1. ["Julia Child's Épinards Au Jus; Épinards A La Crème"](https://www.wgbh.org/lifestyle/food/recipes/2018-08-08/julia-childs-epinards-au-jus-epinards-a-la-creme). *GBH*. 2018-08-08. Retrieved 2024-11-27.

1. Cooper, Gael Fashingbauer (2023-11-21). ["Martha Stewart Just Shared the Simple Side Dish That Her Thanksgiving Guests Can't Resist"](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/martha-stewart-creamed-spinach/?srsltid=AfmBOorLdNx1kiqkV6VVBH1vhJja_nAcYNBcY9zVWkkWhzbWopS61jkY). *Taste of Home*. Retrieved 2024-11-27.

1. ["\[Recette\] Les oreilles d'âne des Alpes"](https://provence-alpes-cotedazur.com/que-faire/vin-et-gastronomie/les-recettes-du-sud/recette-les-oreilles-dane-des-alpes/) (in fr-FR). *Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Tourisme*. Retrieved 2024-11-27.

1. [Two *oreilles d'ânes* recipes](http://www.forums.supertoinette.com/recettes_31096.hautes_alpes_oreilles_d_ane_recette_du_valgaudemar.html)

1. Jeni (2017-04-19). ["New Orleans Style Easy Eggs Sardou"](https://biscuitsandbooze.com/new-orleans-style-easy-eggs-sardou/). *Biscuits & Booze*. Retrieved 2024-11-26.

1. Canavan, Hillary Dixler (2023-11-01). ["This Holiday Season, Consider the Beef Wellington"](https://www.eater.com/23930914/beef-wellington-recipe-mushroom-steakhouse-style-smith-sons-chicago). *Eater*. Retrieved 2024-11-26.

1. Parker, Erin (2016-11-15). ["How to make Creamy Kale"](https://www.thespeckledpalate.com/creamed-kale/). *The Speckled Palate*. Retrieved 2024-11-27.

1. Mallon, Shanna (2018-05-10). ["Potage Creme d'Epinards: The Best Cream of Spinach Soup"](https://foodal.com/recipes/soups/cream-of-spinach/). *Foodal*. Retrieved 2024-11-27.

1. RDN, N. Jay Sorensen, MBA (2023-12-28). ["Creamed Spinach: A Classic Dish with Timeless Appeal - Food & Nutrition - Vegetables"](https://foodandnutrition.com/creamed-spinach/). *Food & Nutrition*. Retrieved 2024-11-27.

1. Gupta, Boshika (2021-02-28). ["The Mysterious Origin Of Ruth's Chris' Creamed Spinach Recipe"](https://www.mashed.com/343836/the-mysterious-origin-of-ruths-chris-creamed-spinach-recipe/). *Mashed*. Retrieved 2024-11-26.

1. ["The ultimate creamed spinach recipe comes from Strip House in NYC"](https://www.today.com/recipes/strip-house-s-creamed-spinach-recipe-t106285). *TODAY.com*. 2022-04-13. Retrieved 2024-11-26.

1. Walansky, Aly. ["This Creamed Spinach Is One Of The Best In New York City, And It Doesn't Even Contain Cream"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alywalansky/2022/09/01/this-creamed-spinach-is-one-of-the-best-in-new-york-city-and-it-doesnt-even-contain-cream/). *Forbes*. Retrieved 2024-11-26.

1. Walansky, Aly. ["This Creamed Spinach Is One Of The Best In New York City, And It Doesn't Even Contain Cream"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alywalansky/2022/09/01/this-creamed-spinach-is-one-of-the-best-in-new-york-city-and-it-doesnt-even-contain-cream/). *Forbes*. Retrieved 2024-11-26.

1. Warner, Scott (2017). ["The Berghoff"](https://books.google.com/books?id=F4YyDwAAQBAJ&dq=Berghoff+(restaurant)&pg=PT115). *The Chicago Food Encyclopedia*. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 9780252099779. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240414021622/https://books.google.com/books?id=F4YyDwAAQBAJ&dq=Berghoff+(restaurant)&pg=PT115#v=onepage&q=Berghoff%20(restaurant)&f=false) April 14, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 19, 2023.

1. Sutherland-Namako, Amber (2024-11-24). ["The Oldest Steakhouse In America Is A New York City Staple"](https://www.chowhound.com/1715044/oldest-steakhouse-america/). *Chowhound*. Retrieved 2024-11-26.

1. ["Heavenly and Delicious"](https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=2717508&page=1). *ABC News*. Retrieved 2024-11-29.

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