Description
Best Steakhouse Creamed Spinach Recipe (Easy)– this creamy spinach dish is an absolute knockout alongside your favorite steak or any main course. I leave out the all-purpose flour as a thickener and stick to cream and cheeses for a decadent, low-carb, and great side dish. This creamy, cheesy spinach delight is ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and stemmed (or frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmigiano cheese (parmesan cheese)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch Spinach: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl with ice water. Add the fresh spinach to the boiling water and blanch for about 1-2 minutes, or until wilted. Immediately transfer the spinach to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain the spinach and squeeze out as much water as possible. Chop the spinach finely and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the diced onion, and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Cream Cheese and Cream: Stir in the softened cream cheese and heavy cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the mixture becomes creamy. Bring to a soft boil on low heat and let thicken for about 8-10 minutes.
- Season and Add Spinach: Season the mixture with grated Parmigiano cheese, ground nutmeg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste. Add the chopped spinach to the creamy mixture and stir well to combine.
- Heat: Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the spinach to heat through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Serve: Transfer the creamy spinach to a serving dish and serve hot.
This creamy spinach is a delightful accompaniment to your steak or any other main course. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Savory
- Method: American
- Cuisine: American