Spicy Cream Spinach With Cheddar Cheese Recipes

CREAMY SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in skillet over med-high heat.
• Add spinach leaves and garlic cloves.
• Saute until spinach leaves have wilted (be careful not to overcook).
• In last few minutes of cooking time, add cheddar cheese, and cook until it is melted.
• Stir well and serve.

SPICY CREAM SPINACH WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE

Steps:

• Wash spinach and remove any large stems.
• Cut or tear large leaves into small pieces. (Thaw and drain frozen spinach.).
• In saute pan over medium-high heat, melt butter.
• Add onion, garlic, and jalapeños and saute until onions are translucent (do not brown).
• Stir in flour and mix well.
• Add stock and bring to boil.
• In small batches, wilt spinach in pan (if frozen spinach is used, add all at once).
• When all spinach is in pan, add cream and bring to boil.
• Lower heat to simmer.
• Add cheddar cheese and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• May be made and reheated later.

CHEESY SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375*.
• Thaw spinach, drain well and place in a large mixing bowl.
• Add softened cream cheese, mix together with electric mixer.
• Add shredded pepper jack (all but 1/3 cup), tomatoes, garlic, onion and Parmesan cheese. Blend well.
• Place mixture in 9 x 11" baking dish. Top with remaining 1/3 cup pepper jack cheese.
• Bake, covered, at 375* for 30 minutes.
• Remove lid and continue baking for 15 more minutes, or till bubbly and browned slightly on all sides.
• Serve with chips or dippers of your choice.

GINA'S SPICY CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spinach and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain the spinach in a colander. Press down on the spinach with a clean kitchen towel to release all of the liquid. Remove to a cutting board and roughly chop.
• Heat a large saute pan, over medium-high heat and add the butter and olive oil. When the butter has melted, add the shallots and garlic and saute until fragrant and tender. Stir in the red pepper flakes and spinach. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute briefly, then add the heavy cream, nutmeg and Parmesan. Reduce the spinach mixture until it has thickened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.