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Steakhouse-Style Creamed Spinach Recipe

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Make rich, velvety, restaurant-quality creamed spinach at home. This easy recipe is perfect as a holiday side dish or alongside your favorite steak dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach, washed and dried (or 10 oz frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
  3. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to create a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream. Reduce the heat to low.
  6. Add the fresh spinach in batches, stirring until it wilts down completely. If using frozen spinach, add it now and cook until heated through.
  7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and the cubed cream cheese until both cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and velvety.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve this rich vegetable side immediately.

Notes

  • For a steakhouse side dish texture, use fresh baby spinach. If you use frozen, press out as much excess water as possible before adding it to the sauce.
  • You can make this ahead; cool completely, store in an airtight container, and reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash more cream if it thickens too much upon reheating.
  • For a cheesier creamed spinach, you can substitute half the Parmesan with Gruyère cheese.

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