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Steakhouse Style Creamed Spinach

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You can make this rich, velvety creamed spinach at home. This recipe delivers the decadent flavor of a classic steakhouse side dish using simple ingredients like fresh spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. It is quick to prepare and perfect for your next dinner or holiday meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 16 ounces fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped (or 10 oz frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet in batches. Cook, stirring often, until the spinach wilts down completely. If using frozen spinach, add it now and cook until any excess moisture evaporates.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine with the spinach mixture.
  5. Add the cubed cream cheese. Stir constantly until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and the pinch of nutmeg. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully incorporated and the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Season generously with salt and black pepper to your taste.
  8. Serve this rich creamed spinach immediately as a creamy spinach side dish.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, you can use frozen spinach, but you must thaw it completely and squeeze out as much water as possible before adding it to the pan.
  • If you want a thinner sauce, add a tablespoon of milk or half-and-half until you reach your desired consistency.
  • This recipe makes a great holiday side dish when you need something quick and impressive.

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