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Copycat Steakhouse Creamed Spinach Recipe (Quick & Decadent)

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Make rich, creamy, steakhouse-style creamed spinach at home in about 30 minutes. This easy recipe uses fresh spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan for a decadent side dish perfect for steak or holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach, cleaned and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet in batches. Cook, stirring often, until the spinach wilts down completely. Drain off any excess liquid from the skillet.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir until the cream is warm.
  5. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir constantly until the cream cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and coats the spinach.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately as a savory green vegetable side dish.

Notes

  • For a restaurant-style texture, you can use frozen, thawed spinach, but you must squeeze out as much water as possible before adding it to the skillet.
  • This recipe pairs well with roast chicken or salmon, but it is the best side dish for dinner parties when serving steak.
  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend half of the spinach mixture with the cream before adding it back to the skillet.

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