Parmesan Spinach Recipes

CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the cream, lemon zest, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through. Sprinkle with croutons.

SPINACH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Drain spinach, reserving 1 cup liquid. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. , In a large bowl, combine the spinach, eggs, bread crumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, onion mixture and reserved liquid. , Spread in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

STEAK WITH PARMESAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Pat the steak dry and brush lightly with olive oil. Season with 11/2 teaspoons salt and 2 to 3 teaspoons pepper. Cook, turning once, 10 to 13 minutes total for medium rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board to rest, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk. Return to medium heat and simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup parmesan, the lemon zest and nutmeg and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the spinach is tender, about 10 minutes. Thin with water, if needed. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and salt to taste.
• Thinly slice the steak and serve with the spinach.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash and dry spinach and remove stems.
• Using half the ingredients and working in batches, heat olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Saute garlic about one minute. Add spinach leaves, increase heat to high, and stir until evenly wilted, about 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and tomatoes. Cook an additional minute. Stir in grated Parmesan, remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately. If spinach releases too much water, you can drain mixture in a colander before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings again after draining.

PARMESAN SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix the frozen chopped spinach, Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, butter, green onion, eggs, salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls.
• Arrange the balls in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash and dry spinach and remove stems.
• (I usually use the packaged, pre-washed spinach so that I don't get too much water in this dish. Otherwise, be sure to dry the leaves very, very well.) Using half the ingredients and working in batches, heat olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat.
• Saute garlic about one minute.
• Add spinach leaves, increase heat to high, and stir until evenly wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Add salt, pepper, and tomatoes.
• Cook an additional minute.
• Stir in grated Parmesan, remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasonings.
• Serve immediately.
• If spinach releases too much water, you can drain mixture in a colander before serving.
• Taste and adjust seasonings again after draining.

SPINACH CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small bowl combine cheese and seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly. Set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange coated chicken pieces in an 8x8x2 inch baking dish.
• In a small saucepan, saute green onion in butter/margarine until tender. Stir in flour, then add milk all at once. Simmer, stirring, until bubbly. Stir in drained spinach and pimiento and mix together. Spoon spinach mixture over chicken and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender and chicken juices run clear.

PARMESAN SPINACH BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the water and stir in the sugar.
• Allow the mixture to sit until it begins to bubble, about 10 minutes.
• If the yeast doesn't begin to bubble, discard the mixture and begin again with new yeast Place the flour, soup mix, and cheese in a large mixing bowl or in a food processor.
• Gradually stir in the proofed yeast mixture and oil, stirring until the dough begins to form a ball If mixing by hand, turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead it until it is elastic, about 5 minutes Oil a medium mixing bowl, transfer the dough to the bowl, and turn it a few times to coat it with oil.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm dry spot until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour Punch down the dough.
• Coat a 9 X 5 X 3 loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Form the dough into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
• Cover the dough and let it rise again in a warm, dry spot for 45 minutes Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Bake the loaf until it is golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped about 45-50 minutes.
• Let the bread cool in the pan for 20 minutes before removing and slicing.

PARMESAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Toss spinach with tomatoes, cucumbers, chicken and cheese in large bowl.
• Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.