24 Spinach Recipes To Inspire Your Inner Popeye
Get both kids and reluctant adults to eat their greens with these fresh, comforting spinach recipes. Packed with essential vitamins and low in fat and carbs, spinach is the pinnacle of healthy foods, but that doesn't mean it can't taste good. We've gathered everything from classic spinach dips and creamed spinach recipes to less typical casseroles, soups, and more. So even if spinach isn't normally your cup of tea, we guarantee you'll find a recipe suited to your tastes in these delicious spinach dishes.
Creamy Spinach Dip
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
There's a reason why everyone loves a good, classic spinach dip. This 10-minute recipe uses a dried leek soup mix to amp up the flavors easily. Serve with pita chips or your favorite dippers, like veggie sticks or a sliced toasted baguette.
Creamed Spinach
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
In less than 30 minutes, you can turn spinach, whipping cream, cheese, and spices into a decadent side dish.
Creamy Spinach-Ricotta Crostini
With a prep time of only 15 minutes, this appetizer is easy to whip up before a party, though its elegant appearance assures your guests won't know it.
Spinach Madeline
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Spinach Madeline: the perfect in-between for a side and dip. Serve it alone or atop a crostini for a great party appetizer.
Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Buttermilk decreases the fat content of this Alfredo. With the addition of rotisserie chicken and fresh spinach, this hearty recipe will be ready in 20 minutes.
Skillet Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist:Ruth Blackburn
We figured out a way to make your favorite spinach-artichoke dip even more melty and gooey using a hot skillet. This twist on a crowd-favorite classic uses cream cheese as a thickener and hot sauce for a subtle kick.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
We tasked the Southern Living Test Kitchen with making a version of this classic soup that was so easy you couldn't come up with an excuse to not make it, and they came through. Gnocchi, a type of Italian dumpling, is the star of this creamy, comforting soup.
Cheesy Mushroom-Spinach Mini Frittatas
Start the day off strong with these delicious, protein-packed mini frittatas. Bakeable in bulk and remarkably portable. this recipe is ideal for even the busiest mornings.
Martina McBride's Sautéed Spinach
Sautéed spinach is a healthy side dish packed with vitamins. So whether you're just looking for a dinner side or looking to lighten your menu, this recipe is for you.
Spinach Pesto
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Spinach might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of pesto, but it shines in this recipe. Just as fresh, versatile, and vibrant as the more traditional version, this pesto tastes great in sandwiches, soups, and even salads.
Sausage-and-Grits Quiche
Melina Hammer
With a hands-on time of only 35 minutes, this Southern twist on a classic quiche is sure to please a brunch crowd.
Sausage-and-Spinach Breakfast Casserole with Cornmeal Biscuits
Spinach adds color and flavor to this crowd-pleasing brunch recipe, which is essentially biscuits and gravy in casserole form.
Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham
If you're bored of spinach-artichoke dip, this Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip is for you. It can be prepared in advance and reheated on the grill, making it perfect for outdoor tailgates.
Easy Creamed Spinach
With a short and sweet ingredient list, this creamed spinach recipe should be at the top if your list. Serve it southern-style over grits or cornbread or enjoy as a stand-alone dish.
Collard-Artichoke-and-Mushroom Strata
A strata is a cross between a bread pudding and a casserole. With the help of spreadable herbed cheese, this strata's custard is extra rich.
Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This mixture spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon is one of the best combos of protein and veggies we can think of. A warm dressing made with bacon drippings ties the whole thing together.
Spinach and Mushroom Frittata
Turn eggs into a satisfying and nutritious meal with this quick frittata. Mushrooms, spinach, and cheese are a match made in frittata heaven.
Pimiento Cheese Creamed Spinach
Regular creamed spinach just wasn't doing it, so we added pimiento cheese to give it a uniquely Southern twist.
Garlicky Creamed Spinach Namul
Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
If you're in need of a creamy and hearty vegetable side dish, look no further than this spinach namul. The recipe comes from cookbook author Eric Kim, who was inspired by sigeumchi namul, a Korean dish in which spinach is seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and toasted sesame oil.
Spinach-And-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding
The three hours it takes to cook this savory bread pudding are well worth it, especially since the slow cooker does most of the work. Enjoy it on its own or as a dinner when paired with a salad or other side dish.
Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites
Spinach and artichoke dip just got bite-sized. Subtly sweet mini crescent rolls and savory filling make this recipe the perfect party appetizer.
Fusilli Pasta with Spinach, Tomato, and Bacon
A sheet pan gives the top of this pasta just the right amount of crispiness. Besides the nutritious tomatoes and spinach, we added Alfredo for flavor and touch of lemon zest for freshness.
Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox
This ravioli is the ultimate comfort dish. With ground beef, ravioli, cheese, sauce, and spinach, what's not to love?
Strawberry-Spinach Salad
Don't let the homemade dressing throw you off — this fresh, spring-y is ready in only 15 minutes. Strawberries add a subtle sweetness to the spinach base.
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