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Steakhouse Copycat Creamed Spinach Recipe

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Make rich, velvety creamed spinach that tastes like your favorite steakhouse side dish. This recipe uses cream cheese and Parmesan for decadent flavor and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 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 cubes
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon 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 softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the pan 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 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 ground nutmeg. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully incorporated and the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to your preference. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve this decadent vegetable side immediately as a perfect steakhouse side dish.

Notes

  • Squeeze as much water out of the thawed spinach as possible; excess water will thin your sauce.
  • For a smoother sauce, you can use frozen spinach that is already cooked and chopped.
  • If you prefer a sharper cheese flavor, substitute half of the Parmesan with Gruyère cheese.
  • This recipe is excellent when prepared ahead and gently reheated on the stovetop.

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