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The Best Steakhouse Style Creamed Spinach

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Make rich, creamy, steakhouse-style creamed spinach at home. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients like cream cheese and Parmesan to create a decadent side dish perfect for steak dinners or holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced (or 1/4 cup finely chopped onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Add the thoroughly squeezed, dry spinach to the saucepan. Stir to combine with the butter and aromatics.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir constantly until it melts completely into the sauce, creating a smooth texture.
  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 the creamed spinach with salt and black pepper to your taste.
  8. Serve immediately as a rich, decadent side dish.

Notes

  • Squeeze as much water out of the thawed spinach as possible; excess water makes the sauce thin.
  • For a restaurant copycat flavor, use fresh baby spinach instead of frozen, blanching it first, then shocking it in ice water before squeezing dry.
  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can use a hand blender briefly after the cream cheese melts, but avoid over-blending.

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