Description
This steakhouse creamed spinach brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen with tender spinach leaves folded into a rich, velvety cream sauce. The recipe delivers a classic side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats and holiday meals alike.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cream cheese
Dairy Enhancers:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse your spinach under cold water, removing any tough stems. Gently pat the leaves dry with paper towels.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F for about 2 minutes until it’s foamy and golden.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the butter. Sauté for 30-45 seconds until the garlic releases its aromatic fragrance without browning.
- Carefully add all 2 pounds of fresh spinach to the skillet. Stir continuously for 3-4 minutes until the leaves completely wilt and reduce in volume.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup cream cheese into the spinach. Whisk gently until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg over the spinach. Stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your taste preference. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld together.
- Transfer the creamy spinach to a serving dish. Serve immediately while hot and at peak creaminess.
Notes
- Fresh spinach works best, but frozen can be a time-saving alternative when drained thoroughly.
- Always remove excess water from spinach to prevent a watery final dish and ensure a creamy, rich texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Vegetarian diners can swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast to maintain a savory, cheesy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg