Best Spinach Recipes: Steakhouse Creamed Spinach (+More Great Dishes!)
There are so many wonderful spinach recipes in the world that I couldn't possibly list them all, so here are the best of the best! Cold or warm, wilted or fresh, sautéed or baked, there are so many amazing ways to enjoy spinach!
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Instructions
Fill a large pot with enough salted water to cover the spinach and bring it to a boil. Add the spinach to your boiling water and cook until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute. Drain immediately into a colander and rinse with cold water until the spinach is cool to the touch. Set aside.
Bring a large skillet or non-stick frying pan to medium-low heat with the butter. Once the butter melts, add the onion and garlic and saute until softened and the onion is translucent and fragrant or about 8-10 minutes.
Add the seasoning (salt, ground black pepper, and ground nutmeg) and stir into the sauteed onion and garlic, then add the all-purpose flour and stir it in as well. Cook the flour paste for 2-3 minutes to cook off the flour taste, then slowly whisk in the half & half and bring it to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Stir until all of the cheese is melted, smooth, and thickened, about 5 minutes.
Squeeze handfuls of the drained and rinsed spinach until you've squeezed as much excess liquid out as possible. Transfer to a cutting board then roughly chop all the spinach to strips that are roughly ½ inch to ¾ inch in width.
Add the Parmesan cheese and chopped spinach to the cream sauce, stir to break up the spinach and melt the Parmesan. Once the spinach is heated to your satisfaction remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
If you decide to use frozen spinach, let it thaw completely before using. Then, using a paper towel, dishcloth, or cheesecloth, squeeze out as much water as you can. There will be a lot!
Love spinach dip? You can put transfer the creamed spinach to a small baking dish, sprinkle with extra mozzarella and Parmesan, broil until golden, and you’ve got the best spinach dip appetizer ever!
I recommend grating the mozzarella and Parmesan yourself! Pre-grated cheese has fillers and starches added, which can give the creamed spinach a grainy texture.