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The Ultimate Steakhouse Creamed Spinach (Made Quick & Easy)

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Make this rich and creamy spinach side dish, inspired by steakhouse classics, right in your kitchen. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a velvety sauce perfect for pairing with steak or serving at holiday dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 20 ounces fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped (or frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and nutmeg. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Whisk in the flour until fully combined with the butter mixture, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese cubes until the cream cheese melts completely into a smooth sauce.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until incorporated. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the fresh spinach in batches, stirring until each batch wilts down before adding more. If using frozen spinach, add it all at once and stir until heated through.
  8. Cook until the spinach is tender and the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve this easy creamed spinach side dish immediately.

Notes

  • For a true steakhouse creamed spinach flavor, use fresh baby spinach. Squeeze excess water from frozen spinach thoroughly before adding.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer for an extra few minutes or add 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of cold water during step 4.
  • This recipe is a great copycat steakhouse side dish for holiday meals.

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