Creamed Spinach with Bleu Cheese and Pecans

serves 4

16 ounces Spinach, Frozen, Chopped - squeezed dry
2 ounces Bleu Cheese, crumbled or Provolone would be a real good choice. It needs a strong flavored cheese to bring out the sweetness of the spinach and pecans.

( even feta cheese?)
1/4 cup Milk
2 tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
1 large egg
2 Tbsp Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp Pecans, chopped

Beat egg and add milk and heavy cream. You can season to your tastes with salt and pepper and a little onion and garlic powder.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the spinach, bleu cheese and egg/milk mixture. Stir to combine.

Spray a small casserole pan or 2 medium-sized ramekins with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the spinach mixture evenly. Top with Parmesan and Pecans.


Bake 350° for 25 - 30 mins


Cals 193
Fat 12
Carbs 7
Fiber 2
Protein 10

Bleu Cheese and Spinach make perfect partners in this dish and I LOVE the crunch of the Pecans and the saltiness of the Parmesan. I have served this as a side dish to Salmon, Chicken and Shrimp.

I've also eaten 2 portions as a light lunch with a side salad and a handful of wheat thin crackers.