Easy Creamed Spinach Recipe – Perfect Steakhouse Side
Rich, creamy spinach just like your favorite steakhouse – easy recipes for any dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the spinach for 30 seconds until wilted. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Squeeze out excess liquid and roughly chop.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Fold in the chopped spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve warm.