Steakhouse-style Creamed Spinach

By christoph

Tender leaves of spinach are sauteed with onion and garlic then added to a Parmesan cheese sauce in this mouthwatering ‘steakhouse’ version of creamed spinach.

Ingredients

• 2 2 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup white onion fine diced
• 3 3 3 cloves garlic fine diced
• 2 2 2 pounds fresh spinach stems removed and chopped
• 3 3 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 3 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1 to cup whole milk plus more to thin if necessary
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspooon salt
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
• 3-4 3-4 3-4 dashes hot sauce
• 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from jamesandeverett.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sautee onion and garlic until translucent. Add spinach a few handfuls at a time and cook until completely wilted to remove moisture. Remove from heat.

In a 2-quart sauce pan make a thick Bechamel or Basic White Sauce. Melt butter over medium heat. Watch carefully not not scorch or burn the butter. Add flour and stir. Mixture will be thick. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring often being careful not to scorch or burn the roux. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil to thicken.

Add spices and cheese to the thickened white sauce. Stir well to combine. Add cooked spinach to the white sauce and stir to combine. Th spinach onion mixture will bring some moisture so cook for a few minutes to determine if thinning is necessary. It sauce is too thick add more milk returning mixture to the point of almost boiling to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooks Notes
Frozen spinach can be used for the recipe. Be sure to completely thaw the spinach and remove as much excess water as possible. A potato ricer works well to press the water out. If using frozen spinach use about half as much for this recipe.



Creamed spinach can also be prepared as a casserole and baked in the oven. Top with additional cheese and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until top is golden. Sliced hard-boiled eggs make a delicious garnish.



Poach eggs in a skillet of creamed spinach for a tasty breakfast alternative.