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Steakhouse Style Creamed Spinach in 20 Minutes

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Capture that rich, velvety essence of restaurant-quality creamed spinach quickly. This easy recipe delivers the best creamed spinach side dish perfect for steak or holiday meals.

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
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds 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 and the sauce thickens slightly. This creates your creamy vegetable side base.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and velvety.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve this restaurant style creamed spinach immediately as a gourmet side dish.

Notes

  • For the best results when using frozen spinach, press out as much water as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Excess water will thin your sauce.
  • If you want a cheesier creamed spinach, you can add a small amount of provolone or Gruyère along with the Parmesan.
  • This recipe is naturally low carb and keto friendly, making it a great low carb spinach side option.

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