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Steakhouse Style Creamed Spinach

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Make rich, velvety creamed spinach at home that tastes like your favorite steakhouse side dish. This recipe is quick, comforting, and perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 20 ounces fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped (or frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to create a roux.
  4. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese until it melts completely into the sauce.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue stirring until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  7. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring until it wilts down into the sauce. If using frozen spinach, add it all at once and stir until heated through.
  8. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the spinach to fully incorporate into the rich sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve immediately as an indulgent vegetable side dish.

Notes

  • For a crunch similar to some restaurant versions, add 1/2 cup of drained, chopped water chestnuts along with the spinach.
  • This recipe is naturally low carb and keto-friendly if you omit the flour and use a keto-approved thickener like xanthan gum, or simply reduce the liquid slightly and let the cream cheese thicken the sauce.
  • You can make this ahead of time; reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash more cream if the sauce thickens too much upon cooling.

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