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A creamy, rich serving of steakhouse style Creamed Spinach topped with grated cheese in a small baking dish.

Creamed Spinach (Steakhouse Style)

This recipe delivers a rich and creamy steakhouse-style creamed spinach, perfect for elevating your vegetable side dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamed Spinach
  • 3 pounds fresh spinach large stems discarded
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium shallot minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Blender or immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Wash the spinach thoroughly. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, allowing it to wilt before adding more. Cook until all spinach is wilted, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess liquid from the skillet.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the heavy cream and water. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Pour the cream sauce over the wilted spinach in the skillet. Stir to combine. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. For a smoother consistency, you can transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until desired creaminess is achieved. Return to the skillet if necessary. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This creamed spinach is best served immediately as a rich side dish alongside your favorite main courses.

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