Steakhouse Creamed Spinach for Two

Steakhouse Creamed Spinach for Two

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20 min
2 servings

A creamy, garlicky, small batch creamed spinach recipe for two.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter (or Olive oil)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced Shallot
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/8 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Half & Half
  • 6 oz. fresh Baby Spinach
  • 1 tbsp. Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 3 tbsp. Grated Parmesan
  • Salt + Pepper
  • 1 tsp. fresh Lemon Juice

Directions

  1. 1

    Tear any thick stems off of the spinach leaves and discard.* Roughly chop the spinach leaves and set aside.

  2. 2

    Melt butter (or olive oil) in a small-ish saute pan over medium heat. (I use an 8” nonstick pan).

  3. 3

    Stir in shallots and a pinch of salt, and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and nutmeg, and cook for about 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Stir in half and half and cook for 4-5 minutes until thickened. Stir frequently to ensure the half and half doesn't begin to separate.

  5. 5

    Add the chopped fresh spinach a heaping handful at a time. Stir it into the half and half mixture after each addition, until it has all been mixed in.

  6. 6

    Stir in the whipped cream cheese, followed by the parmesan cheese. Remove the pan from the heat.

  7. 7

    Season with a pinch of healthy pinch of salt, a crack of fresh black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Stir to combine, and serve warm!