Easy Creamed Spinach (Best Steakhouse Recipe)
Steakhouse creamed spinach has loads of flavor from a rich cream sauce. Make this recipe for a hearty side dish for beef, chicken, or pork!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 24 ounces frozen spinach thawed, and liquid pressed out
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute, or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and let it simmer for 3 minutes, or until it thickens.
- Add the parmesan and stir to melt, then add the spinach and stir to combine.
- Taste for flavor, adding more salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
Store creamed spinach in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing creamed spinach, as the texture and consistency become grainy when thawed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 449cal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 620mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 5g | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 4mg