This Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms is a steakhouse favorite made at home! It’s also the perfect vegetarian side for your holiday table. It’s creamy and cheesy and can be made a day ahead too!
Updated: This post was first published here in March 2018. I wanted to reshare it because it’s one of my favorites for the holiday season. I’ve tweaked the content and added some additional notes to the post below.
It’s just a few days til Thanksgiving folks, so you know what that means. I’ve got my pen and paper ready, and I’m in full blown planning mode. Care to join me? Come on!
If you’re looking for a tried and true recipe for a delicious side for your holiday turkey or whatever you might be serving, my Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms is just what you’re looking for.
I’m a huge spinach fan. Creamed spinach, spinach souffle, spinach salad…bring it on. I’ve been making this creamed spinach for years, and it’s the perfect side for any holiday meal or as a side for a nice big juicy steak.
Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms Ingredients
- baby spinach leaves
- butter
- Baby Bella mushrooms
- yellow onion
- garlic cloves
- all-purpose flour
- milk
- kosher salt and pepper
- nutmeg
- Gruyère cheese
- panko bread crumbs
And talk about easy peasy. It only takes about 20 minutes to whip up, and you can make it the day before up to the panko crumbs. Then the day you’re serving, just sprinkle it with the panko crumbs and bake until heated through. I love side dishes like this one that make for less work the day of the celebration. Don’t you? Enjoy!
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am thankful for each and everyone of you and your support over the years! Happy Holiday Season! XO MaryAnn
A Few Cook’s Notes for Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms
As I mentioned above, you can make this dish ahead of time. I sometimes make it the night before. You’ll spoon the mixture into your baking dish and the day you’re baking it sprinkle the mixture with the panko crumbs and bake.
This side dish is vegetarian, but I’ve also made it with some crumbled bacon added in and you know who loves that! You can make it incredibly easy and grab the crumbled bacon in the small packet from the salad dressing aisle. I’ve been know to do that when I’m feeling super lazy!
More Delicious Side Dish Recipes to Enjoy
Green Beans with Mushrooms Onions and Mornay Sauce
- 4 6-oz. bags baby spinach leaves, stems removed
- 2 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 8 oz. Baby Bella mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 cup gruyere chesse, grated
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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In a large saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Add the spinach, a handful at a time, waiting for it to wilt before adding more. When all the spinach is wilted, drain in a colander. Using a large spoon, press out as much as the water as possible. You can also use your hands to squeeze out the water.
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In the saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onion and garlic and cook until softened and until some of the mushroom liquid cooks away, stirring often. Reduce the temperature to medium-low and stir in the flour. Cook for an additional minute stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened, whisking often. Stir in the salt, pepper, nutmeg, cheese and spinach. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with panko crumbs. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
As I mentioned above, you can make this dish ahead of time. I sometimes make it the night before. You'll spoon the mixture into your baking dish and the day you're baking it sprinkle the mixture with the panko crumbs and bake.
This side dish is vegetarian, but I've also made it with some crumbled bacon added in and you know who loves that! You can make it incredibly easy and grab the crumbled bacon in the small packet from the salad dressing aisle. I've been know to do that when I'm feeling super lazy!
This reminds me so much of a dish my mom makes and it tastes so good with ham. Something about creamed spinach is just so homey! This would be the perfect addition to any holiday table!
It really is such a cozy dish Karen! Such a great make ahead side too!
I’m intrigued by your creamed spinach recipe and the positive comments. I’m thinking about making this dish for Thanksgiving. Do you know if it can be made the day before? I’m needing to make all the side dishes ahead if possible.
thank you Van
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Hi Van. Yes, you can make this dish the day before and just keep it in the fridge covered with tinfoil until you’re ready to bake. Just don’t sprinkle with the panko crumbs until right before you’re ready to bake. It may take a few more minutes to bake until it’s heated through. Just give it a look see after the 20 minutes to see if it’s bubbling a bit and heated through. Enjoy!
I absolutely love spinach too, Mare! Especially creamed spinach, it’s just so comforting and delicious! You are totally right, this would make an epic side for Easter! And truth be told, my plate would be 90% creamed spinach, 5% rolls and 5% protein. LOL! Pinned! Cheers!
It’s one of my favorites sides Chey! And I love the gruyere in this one!
What a great way to enjoy spinach! Love the creamy, cheesy sauce :) I could make a meal out of this.
Me too Jennifer!
I love spinach too, but I don’t think I’ve ever paired it in such a yummy, comforting dish like this with mushroom!! Great idea! I have no Easter planning done yet, but this would be a lovely addition to the table! Pinned! Happy (almost) Friday! XOXO
Thanks for pinning Dawn! Happy weekend ahead!
This is my kind of side dish . It looks delicious and goes well with so many meat dishes. Pinned!
Thanks so much for pinning Gerlinde!
The very first time I had creamed spinach was at a steakhouse as an adult. Where had it been my whole life?! This looks delectable, my friend!
Thanks Annie! It’s one of my faves too!
Beautiful and vibrant and healthy ! Spinach it is ! Thank you Mary Ann !
You’re quite welcome! Thanks so much!
I think I’m going to just keep watching your blog and let you do all of my Easter dinner planning for me. You’re off to a great start with this! Looks and sounds terrific. Yum!
Lol! Wait til you see the dessert I’ve got coming! And another Easter brunch recipe too! Soooo good!
Spinach and mushroom.. and I’m sold! This looks so yummy and perfect for Easter!
It’s one of my favorite sides for the holidays Tieghan! I can make it ahead of time, so I have more time to spend having fun the day of the dinner!
Look so so creamy and delish! Perfect side for Easter!!
It’ll be on our menu!
Such an amazing side dish for Easter! Love it!
Thanks Gina!
I’m a huge spinach fan too! I’ve actually never made creamed spinach, but this recipe is inspiring to try it for our Easter dinner!
Hope you give it a go Marissa!
I can’t believe Easter is just a little over two weeks away! Definitely looking forward to all the Easter and Spring recipes as I’m so tired of winter! Love this spinach dish. It looks like a hearty side to add to any meal!
I know, right?! Time is flying! I’ll be happy when winter is over this year!
I could honestly make a meal out of this comforting side…love your oval gratin, too!
I could too Sue! Thanks! That’s a Home Goods score!
This reminds me of something my Mom used to make on the regular growing up! Absolutely love it — and I love spinach in all forms too. Such a good dish, for Easter brunch and all spring long!
I think everyone has enjoyed some kind of creamed spinach over the years Michelle. It’s one of my favorites, so I needed to share. I love this not only for holidays but alongside a steak all year long!
This looks absolutely amazing!!! Can’t wait to try!
Hope you enjoy it Alice!
Hello Panko Bread Crumbs!! That and creamy spinach – I’m in comfort food heaven! Looks so good Mary Ann!
Total comfort food Traci! And who doesn’t love comfort food, right?!
My husband would love, love, love this dish! It does look very creamy and delicious!
Treat him Kathy!
I’m with you about spinach…absolutely love it. I also love that you can make this ahead! Great for holidays all year long. :)
So easy Kevin! Makes the day of the party so much more enjoyable when you can make things ahead!
I love spinach too. And mushrooms. And creamy side dishes. I think this one’s a winner! ;)
hanks Natasha! Happy Friday!
can’t believe it’s so close to easter already!! it just feels like Christmas happened. this looks and sounds delicious Mary Ann! perfectly comforting X
I know, right?1 Time is flying! But I wish spring weather would get here more quickly!
I don’t eat enough spinach, but if it was always like this, I would be addicted
I think you’d definitely go for this spinach Matt!
Absolutely delicious. Such a classic.
Can’t beat the classics Alida! They’re always a holiday favorite!
I’m losing my mind over this. Creamed spinach is my favorite side! In fact, I’ve been known to make a dinner out of creamed spinach and nothing else. I’m so making this for Easter! But I’ll probably have to test it out a few times before then :)
Me too Kelsie! I LOVE it!
I do love a good creamed spinach and your version looks so so good, Mary Anne. Spinach and mushrooms are such a great combo, and I bet a splash of white wine in there would be wonderful too. Agree, a wonderful make-ahead brunch dish!
Some white wine would be perfect Emily!
This is the perfect dish for Easter, just added it to the menu! :)
Awesome!
I’m all eyes when it comes to looking for Easter recipes right now. I’ll be making the obvious ham, but you’re right this would be a perfect pairing with it! Who doesn’t love creamed spinach!
Yes. It’s perfect with a ham for Easter Aimee! Enjoy!
I am such a fan of creamed spinach. This one looks delicious! Definitely adding it to our Easter brunch menu! xo
Me too Tessa! Hope you enjoy it!
This is my kind of side dish, Mary Ann. I love mushrooms and spinach – so earthy and good. Love that this is a make ahead too!
LOVE that it’s maker a head Geraldine!
Thank you for reminding me of this recipe, Mare! My better half loves mushrooms, so I’m always looking for yummy recipes to make him! Obviously, this creamy number is a MUST!!!!
You’re so welcome Chey! Hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving! XO