Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

from umamigirl.com
30 min
6 servings

As a child of 1980s America, I never outgrew my love for steakhouse creamed spinach. Something tells me I'm not alone. Here's how to make it at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454 grams) frozen chopped spinach
  • 3 tablespoons (42 grams) butter
  • 1 small yellow onion (minced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons (23 grams) flour
  • 2 cups (473 ml) whole milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the spinach according to package directions. I like to do this in the microwave. When it’s cool enough to handle, squeeze out all the liquid that you can. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. 

  3. 3

    Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until somewhat softened, 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for a minute or so, until foamy.

  5. 5

    Pour in milk and stir vigorously to dissolve flour mixture.

  6. 6

    Add nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for five minutes, until slightly thickened.

  7. 7

    Stir in spinach and grated cheese, cooking for a minute more to warm through.