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The Ultimate 20-Minute Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

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Make rich, velvety steakhouse style creamed spinach at home in just 20 minutes. This easy recipe delivers the creamy texture and deep flavor you expect from a top restaurant side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Thaw the frozen spinach completely. Place the thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. You need the spinach very dry. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and half-and-half. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cream cheese cubes to the sauce. Whisk gently until the cream cheese has melted completely and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue to cook on low for 1 minute, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Fold in the dried spinach until it is evenly coated in the cream sauce. Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Taste the creamed spinach and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately as a rich and creamy side dish.

Notes

  • Squeezing the water from the spinach is the most important step for a thick, non-watery sauce.
  • For a true copycat restaurant flavor, use high-quality fresh spinach if you prefer, but ensure you cook it down and drain it thoroughly first.
  • You can prepare the sauce base (steps 2 through 4) ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator and reheat gently before adding the spinach.

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