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Steakhouse-Style Creamed Spinach

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Make rich, velvety steakhouse creamed spinach at home. This recipe is quick, indulgent, and perfect as a holiday side dish or alongside your favorite steak.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed well
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth (for a lighter sauce) OR 1 cup heavy cream (for richer sauce)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. If using fresh spinach, blanch it briefly in boiling water for 1 minute, then immediately transfer it to an ice bath. Squeeze out as much water as possible from the spinach and roughly chop it.
  2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
  4. Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  5. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth (or initial cream portion) until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, cream cheese cubes, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Stir in the chopped spinach and nutmeg. Heat through gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring to coat the spinach evenly.
  8. Taste the mixture and season generously with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately as a rich and creamy side dish.

Notes

  • For a low carb or keto creamed spinach, substitute the flour with 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum added with the cream, or simply omit the flour and rely on the cream cheese and heavy cream for thickness.
  • This dish pairs perfectly with steak dinner or as one of your main holiday side dishes.
  • You can prepare the spinach and sauce ahead of time; combine and reheat gently before serving.

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