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Steakhouse Style Creamed Spinach in 20 Minutes

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Make rich, velvety, restaurant-quality creamed spinach at home quickly. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients to create a flavorful, creamy side dish perfect for steak or holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 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 spinach in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Set the dry spinach aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Whisk in the flour to the melted butter and garlic. Cook this roux for one minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 4 to 6 minutes. This is your Béchamel sauce.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Fold in the thoroughly dried spinach until it is evenly combined with the cream sauce.
  7. Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring gently. Serve immediately as a rich and creamy vegetable side dish.

Notes

  • For a lower-carb option, you can substitute the flour with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water, added after the milk has thickened.
  • Squeezing the water from the spinach is the most important step for preventing a watery sauce.
  • This recipe tastes best when made with fresh, high-quality Parmesan cheese.

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