28 Tasty And Wholesome Frozen Spinach Recipes

Frozen spinach is a great way to add nutrients to your meals without having to cook fresh vegetables.

Frozen spinach has become very popular because it’s convenient and nutritious. It comes in handy when you don’t have time to prepare fresh ingredients.

This versatile ingredient can be added to soups, salads, pasta dishes, casseroles, and even desserts. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy frozen spinach.

1. Easy Cheesy Creamed Spinach

All you’re going to need is, some garlic, some tasty Parmesan cheese, your choice of heavy cream, and not to forget, some frozen spinach. Make sure you defrost your spinach thoroughly, then mix it all together in a pan over your stove.

Then, stir it around until it’s warmed up, and serve!

2. Spinach Enchiladas

These enchiladas are easy to make and perfect for entertaining. They’re loaded with green chilies, shredded cheese, and creamy spinach filling. You’ll love how tender and flavorful they taste. This recipe is great served warm or cold.

3. Easy Spinach Creamy Stuffed Salmon

For the filling, combine roughly 10 ounces of your thawed frozen spinach, seasonings, and hot sauce. Then stuff the mixture into the salmon and bake it for about roughly 12 minutes or so at 350° F. Serve immediately.

4. Easy Spinach Dip

The classic ranch dressing doesn’t always do the trick. If you want something a little different, try this spin on a traditional dip. This version uses Greek yogurt, mayo, and spinach to give it a creamy texture.

You’ll love how easy it is to make and how much healthier it is compared to store-bought versions.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, before serving.

5. Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken

This chicken dish is easy to make and tastes great. You won’t believe how good it is!

Spinach stuffed chicken is one of our favorite recipes. We love how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes. This version uses cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, pepper, and thyme to flavor the filling.

You can find everything you need to make this dish in one convenient package.

6. Lamb And Spinach Curry

This recipe is perfect for those cold days when you just want something warm and comforting. This curry includes an exciting combination of your favorite spices such as ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon.

About roughly half an hour before the curry itself finishes the simmering process, add in your frozen spinach. 

7. Spinach Lasagna Recipe

This spinach lasagna recipe is perfect for those nights when you want comfort food without the fuss. You don’t even need to use a traditional casserole dish; it’s easy to assemble in individual ramekins.

 Just layer some pasta, ricotta, spinach, and mozzarella cheese, sprinkle with Parmesan, bake, and serve.

8. Greek Spinach Feta Burgers

This healthy spin on classic comfort food is perfect for lunch or dinner. It tastes great cold the next day too.

In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs. In another small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, except for the cooking spray. Add the egg mixture to the meat mixture; stir well to blend.

Shape into 4 patties about 3 inches wide. Spray both sides of each patty lightly with cooking spray. Cook burgers over medium heat for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. 

9. Stuffed Spinach Style Bread

This amazing stuffed spinach bread is one of those recipes that doesn’t take much effort but tastes as it did. You’ll love how easy it is to make, and the way it turns out.

Plus, it’s a great dish to bring over to someone else’s house, because it’s ready in about 30 minutes. Your guests won’t believe you spent less than $5 on ingredients.

10. Spinach Feta Pan Pizza

This cheesy pizza is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Grab your skillet because you’re going to fill this pizza with lots of toppings. You’ll start with frozen spinach.

Then add flakes of red pepper for heat. Bake it in the oven for about 25 minutes. Top it off with a little extra cheese and serve!

11. Frozen Spinach Smoothie

This healthy breakfast drink is packed with protein, calcium, and vitamin D. Plus, you’ll feel like you’re eating dessert without all the guilt!

In a blender, combine the milk, yogurt, whey protein concentrate, vanilla extract, and salt; blend until smooth. Add the honey and blend again.

Pour into glasses and serve immediately topped with sliced strawberries. Garnish each glass with a few spinach leaves.

12. Spinach & Pepper Bread Pudding

This recipe makes one 9×5 loaf pan of bread pudding. You could easily double the recipe and freeze half of it for another day.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl combine the cheeses, cottage cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper.

Cut the bread into cubes and add to the mixture. Stir well to coat the bread pieces evenly. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×5 inch baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake thoroughly for about 25 minutes. Remove cover and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes longer. The center should be set but still slightly moist. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

13. Classic Spinach Artichoke Dip

The classic recipe for spinach and artichoke dip calls for one 15-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach, four 5-ounce cans of water-packed artichokes, and 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ¼ cup of mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

You’ll want to finely chop about six to eight ounces roughly of your frozen spinach. Next, combine it with the rest of the ingredients and bake it in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes.

14. Easy White Spinach Pizza

We love white pizza. And while there are many variations of white pizzas out there, we prefer this version with white pizza dough topped with baby spinach leaves, goat cheese, and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese. 

The key here is to make sure you use good quality ingredients like fresh spinach and high-quality cheeses. If you’re feeling ambitious, try making your own crust too.

15. Spinach And Cheese Strata

This spinach and cheese strata is one of our favorite recipes. We love how it tastes, how easy it is to make, and how healthy it is.

If you’re looking for something different to serve during brunch, this is a great option. You’ll find yourself making it again and again!

Here are some tips about how to make this recipe even better:

1. Use good quality eggs; they don’t taste as good as store-bought ones.

2. Make sure to use really sharp cheddar cheese.

3. Be careful when slicing the cheese. Some cheeses melt faster than others do.

4. Make sure to let your strata sit overnight.

5. When baking the strata, cover it with foil to prevent burning.

16. Spinach Tortellini Soup

This soup is super simple to make. You just cook some pasta and add some vegetables and spices to a pot of boiling water. Then you mix everything together and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

Finally, you ladle out the hot soup into bowls and serve it with crusty bread for dipping.

17. Creamy Spinach Pinwheels

Spinach pinwheels are one of our favorite snacks. They’re healthy, delicious, and easy to make. You don’t even need a recipe because there are no measurements involved.

All you need is some butter, flour, eggs, milk, cheese, and spinach.

You’ll find that making these pinwheels is very simple. In fact, you’ll probably be able to whip up a batch of them in less than 10 minutes. And once you’ve mastered the art of making them, you’ll be able to make them again and again.

18. Creamed Spinach

Creamed spinach is one of those dishes that everyone loves. You can serve it as a light appetizer or side dish, and it pairs well with almost anything. This creamy spinach dish is simple to make and requires just five ingredients.

19. Homemade Spinach Pie

This recipe is inspired by the classic Greek spanakopita, which uses spinach leaves and feta cheese inside a phyllo crust.

But here, we’ve swapped out phyllo for puff pastry dough, and added cottage cheese to make it even creamier. You’ll love how easy this is to put together, and you won’t miss the laborious process of making phyllo.

20. Spinach Quiché Recipe

This spinach Quiché recipe is perfect for those times when you don’t want to make a full meal, but you do want something hearty and healthy. This dish is easy enough to whip up in just 30 minutes, and it tastes like it took hours.

The flaky and buttery crust gets filled with a creamy and cheese-filled mushroom spinach filling. If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying lunch, this is it.

You can’t go wrong with this recipe because it’s forgiving. You can eyeball the ingredients, add whatever mix-in you can think of, such as bacon bits, and it’ll still turn out delicious.

21. Stuffed Mushrooms

First, how adorable do these stuffed mushrooms look?!

They’re served up in a casserole dish, complete with a little spoon. A fun appetizer idea for parties or potlucks. Cremini mushrooms are bursting with flavor, thanks to a blend of spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese.

The recipe includes a few tricks to make sure you don’t overcook them. You’ll want to serve them immediately because once they cool down, they won’t hold together well.

22. Sautéed Spinach

We know this dish sounds boring. But don’t let the name fool you. These spinach leaves are bursting with flavors! With just a few ingredients, you can make this healthy side dish in less than ten minutes.

You won’t believe how delicious it tastes.

Heat up a pan over medium heat. Add some olive oil and cook the garlic for about 30 seconds. Then add the spinach and stir well.

Once everything starts wilting, pour in the white wine and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

23. Spinach In Puff Pastry

Spinach in puff pastry sounds like a strange combination, but it works surprisingly well. We came across this recipe while searching for something else entirely, and it seemed like just what we needed.

So we tried it out, and we’re glad we did!

The dough is very easy to make, and the spinach mixture is super simple to put together. You don’t even really need a food processor; just chop everything finely enough so that it mixes easily.

And since there are no eggs in the filling, you’re guaranteed a nice golden color, without having to worry about overbeating the batter.

24. Easy Spinach Quesadillas

These cheesy spinach quesadillas are filled with mozzarella cheese and topped with tomato sauce, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream.

They’re perfect for dinner parties because you can make them ahead of time and just pop them into the oven when guests arrive.

25. Saag Aloo: Indian Spinach And Potatoes

Saag aloo is a traditional Indian dish of spinach and diced potatoes cooked together. This easy recipe uses frozen spinach, which makes it quick and convenient. Try serving this side dish with roast meat dishes like lamb, pork, or chicken.

26. Easy Spinach Gnocchi

We love gnocchi, but we’ve never really had good ones. This recipe uses mashed potatoes and flour to make a dough that you roll out thin and cut into shapes. They’re cooked in boiling water and served with butter and Parmesan cheese. 

Not only does it add nutrients, but it gives the mash some extra flavor. If you want to make this even healthier, use low-fat milk and skip the butter altogether.

27. Homemade Spinach Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are pretty much guaranteed to become a staple in every home cook’s repertoire.

And while we love our classic version, sometimes you just want something different — like adding some crispy bacon or maybe even making it into a casserole.

This recipe takes the classic dish and adds a few extra ingredients to make it healthier and tastier.

28. Spinach-Stuffed Bread

Soft and fluffy bread is stuffed full of spinach and cheddar cheese—and deliciousness ensues. You’ll love how easy this recipe is to prepare, especially since you’re using frozen bread dough.

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Thaw Frozen Spinach?

Spinach is one of those vegetables that you either love or hate. You know what we mean – there are people who just don’t like it. But if you want to eat healthily, you can include spinach into your diet.

This green leafy vegetable is loaded with vitamins A and K, iron, folate, calcium, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6. So how do you make sure you consume enough spinach?

Well, here are some tips and tricks that you can use for thawing spinach,

Keep the frozen spinach in the fridge for a day or two, so that the nutrients remain intact. Put it in the sink overnight, and let it defrost naturally.

How Do You Cook Frozen Spinach?

Defrosting frozen spinach is easy enough, but there are a few things to keep in mind once it’s ready to go. Once defrosted, squeeze the spinach dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth, and then sprinkle with salt.

Let sit for 5 minutes, drain, and repeat the process twice more.

Next, add the spinach to a large pan with a lid set over medium heat, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and continue steaming for another 10 minutes, or until wilted.

Drain the spinach again, squeezing out as much moisture as possible, and transfer to a bowl. Add lemon juice if desired.

You can also make this step easier by placing the spinach in a microwaveable container and microwaving it for 2 minutes per cup of spinach. 

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for an easy way to get your greens in, these recipes will help you do just that. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or entertaining friends, these healthy recipes are sure to impress.