Classic Creamed Spinach Recipe
Classic creamed spinach is a steakhouse favorite but you don't need to wait for the restaurant to enjoy it. Whip up this easy recipe for a versatile side dish.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces baby spinach
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon, zest
- juice from ½ lemon + more to serve
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cream
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
- 1
Remove the large stems from the spinach and chop the leaves into ½-inch slivers.
- 2
Dice the shallot and garlic.
- 3
Add the butter to a large frying pan and raise the heat to medium-high.
- 4
Drop in the diced shallot and garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes stirring frequently.
- 5
Add the spinach, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- 6
Cover and cook on low for about 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- 7
In a small bowl, combine the flour and cream with a whisk.
- 8
Add this mixture to the pan along with the cream cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 9
Place the lid on the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 10
Garnish with fresh lemon juice.