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Steakhouse Style Creamed Spinach

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Make a rich and creamy creamed spinach side dish similar to what you find at a steakhouse. This recipe is quick and perfect for steak dinners or holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped (or 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. If using fresh, cook until wilted, stirring often, about 3-5 minutes. If using thawed frozen spinach, cook until any excess moisture evaporates.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  7. Stir constantly until the cream cheese melts completely and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender briefly after adding the cream cheese.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute 1 ounce of cream cheese with 1 ounce of sour cream, adding the sour cream at the very end off the heat.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.

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