Boston Market Creamed Spinach

Growing up, Boston Market’s creamed spinach was always my Mom’s secret weapon for getting kids to eat their vegetables. There was something magical about that velvety, rich sauce that transformed ordinary spinach into a dish they’d request for dinner. After years of trial and error, I’ve finally cracked the code to recreate this beloved side dish at home, and I’m excited to share it with you.

Copycat Boston Market creamed spinach in a baking dish.


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What Makes Boston Market Creamed Spinach So Good?

This mouthwatering creamed spinach will remind you so much of the Boston Market side dish that you know and love. Making it from scratch doesn’t get any easier than this.

With a velvety homemade white sauce and buttery undertones, it doesn’t even feel like you’re eating vegetables because it is so indulgent. The diced onions also add a simple but nice touch and provide a contrasting texture.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easily customizable for dietary restrictions

  • Ready in under 30 minutes
  • It uses convenient frozen spinach
  • Made with pantry staples
  • Perfect make-ahead side dish

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make creamed spinach:

  • Frozen chopped spinach – The star ingredient, providing nutrition and texture
  • All-purpose flour – Works with butter to form a roux, thickening the sauce
  • Salt – Enhances overall flavor and balances the richness
  • Onion – Adds subtle sweetness and texture contrast
  • Butter – Creates the base for the roux and adds rich flavor
  • Whole Milk – Provides the creamy liquid base for the sauce
  • Water – Helps steam the spinach and prevent sticking
  • Sour Cream – Adds tanginess and creates a silky texture
Copycat Boston Market creamed spinach ingredients on a round wood board.

How to Make Boston Market Creamed Spinach

These are the simple steps for making this copycat recipe:

  1. Drain the spinach and squeeze out the excess liquid.
  2. Melt butter in a small-sized saucepan over medium-low heat.
  3. Add flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and stir until combined.
  4. Add milk a little at a time and constantly stir with a whisk until the mixture becomes thick and smooth.
  5. Melt butter in a separate medium-sized saucepan on medium heat.
  6. Add onions and cook until the onions are transparent.
  7. Place spinach in the pan with the onions, and add water. Lower the heat and place the lid on the pan.
  8. Stir several times until the spinach is almost completely cooked, then add salt.
  9. When the spinach is almost done, add white sauce and sour cream. Stir well and simmer until thoroughly blended.
Copycat Boston Market creamed spinach ingredients in a pot.

Dietary Modifications

Gluten-Free Version

  • Replace flour with 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water
  • Ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free

Dairy-Free Version

  • Use plant-based butter
  • Substitute soy milk for whole milk
  • Replace sour cream with dairy-free yogurt

Low-Fat Version

  • Use reduced-fat milk
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream
  • Reduce butter by half and replace with olive oil

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

Q: Why is my creamed spinach watery? A: Make sure to thoroughly squeeze out excess liquid from the spinach before cooking.

Q: Can I use fresh spinach instead of frozen? A: Yes! Use 2 pounds of fresh spinach, chopped and steamed until wilted.

Q: Why did my sauce become lumpy? A: Add milk gradually and whisk constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

Copycat Boston Market creamed spinach in a casserole dish.

What to Serve Creamed Spinach with

Creamed spinach is perfect for enjoying with classic comfort foods – think proteins like baked lemon pepper chicken, pork chops, or smoked steak. It also tastes great with fish.

Regarding other sides, couple it with different vegetables, such as roasted potatoes or sauteed carrots. And if you serve garlic bread or dinner rolls with the meal, you can top them with some creamed spinach for a savory treat.

How to Store Leftover Creamed Spinach

Once the creamed spinach cools down, you can transfer any leftovers to an airtight container! Keep it in the refrigerator and enjoy it within 3-4 days for the best quality. It tastes even better the next day because all the flavors marry overnight.

Unfortunately, this dish changes the texture slightly when frozen and reheated due to the dairy content. However, if this doesn’t bother you, it can be frozen for up to three months and thawed overnight in the fridge before reheating.

What is the Best Way to Reheat Creamed Spinach?

There are two ways I recommend reheating this dish. First, you can take the quick route and reheat it in the microwave. With this method, I suggest dampening a paper towel and placing it over the bowl or container while you warm it up. This way, it prevents the creamed spinach from drying out.

You can also heat it on medium-low on the stovetop. Cover it with a lid to retain moisture, and occasionally stir until thoroughly heated.

About Boston Market

Boston Market set out to create excellent rotisserie meals. Boston Market began with just three items – fire, a spit, and chicken. These days, you can swing by Boston Market for a complete homemade-style family meal or a little extra something to complete your home dining. As they say, at Boston Market, dinner is always ready. They serve real food made by hand.

Copycat Boston Market creamed spinach in a baking dish and a serving spoon next to it.

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Copycat Boston Market creamed spinach in a baking dish.

Boston Market Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach never tasted so good.  Try this super easy version of creamed spinach with the Boston Market Creamed Spinach recipe.
4.89 from 17 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Boston Market Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 186kcal

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces spinach chopped, frozen, drained
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup Water

White Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon Butter
  • 4 tablespoon Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk

Instructions

  • Prepare the white sauce using a medium-low setting melt butter in a saucepan add flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until creamed together. Add milk a little at a time on medium heat. Constantly stir with a whisk until mixture becomes thick and smooth. Place butter in a 2-quart saucepan on medium heat, add onions. 
  • Cook until the onions are transparent. Place spinach and add water to pan, lower the heat and place lid on pan. Stir several times until the spinach is almost completely cooked. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. When spinach is almost done add white sauce and sour cream, stir well and simmer until completely blended.

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Notes

  • Want to make this creamed spinach extra creamy? Add two or three tablespoons of cream cheese to the sauce!
  • You can use a couple of paper towels to help you squeeze out some of the excess water in the frozen spinach.
  • To make this extra savory, consider adding a tablespoon or two of blue cheese into the sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 9340IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 2.8mg

About Stephanie Manley

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

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  1. Jan Patrick

    5 stars
    As a vegan I no longer make this as I used to but years ago I found that Barilla Three Cheese Alfredo sauce added to the frozen (squeeze the water out) spinach came wonderfully close to the creamed spinach I loved at Boston Market.

  2. Ann

    5 stars
    Made this for my family and they liked it?better then Boston Markets. Can you use fresh spinach instead of frozen?
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  3. Susan Seals

    4 stars
    I always add 1/4 tsp of freshly grated Nutmeg. Gives it a great flavor. Add 1/2 cup of shredded mozzerala with some cream cheese. Also add fresh grated or slice parmesan cheese. At the end.

  4. Brittany

    5 stars
    Followed the recipe exactly, and it tastes great! It’s my husband’s favorite side from Boston Market. I made it in advance to reheat for Christmas dinner tomorrow, I hope he enjoys it!

    • Stephanie

      Terri, you could use them, it will change the recipe quite a bit. I don’t know the adjustments that are needed, I don’t use either ingredient, but without the fat, it is not going to set up the same. You would need to thicken the sauce more if you wanted it to have the same texture.

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