Description
A rich and creamy dish featuring fresh spinach, perfect as a side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound baby spinach
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a saucepan or large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and let it warm for about 1 minute.
- Add the spinach to the heated oil and cook for 2 minutes or until wilted, stirring frequently.
- Carefully remove the wilted spinach from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, chop it up and set aside.
- Wipe down the saucepan, then set it over medium heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt.
- To the melted butter, add the diced onion and cook for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes, whisking to create a light brown roux.
- Gradually add the milk in a slow stream while whisking continuously until the mixture begins to boil and slightly thickens.
- Add the salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Reduce the heat to low, continuing to cook for about 5 minutes, whisking frequently.
- Add the chopped spinach back to the pan, stirring to combine thoroughly. Continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and taste. Adjust salt and pepper as necessary.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy your Steakhouse Creamed Spinach.
Notes
- A high-quality extra virgin olive oil will enhance the flavor.
- Fresh spinach is preferred, but frozen can be used with adjusted cooking times.
- Unsalted butter adds richness; for a vegan option, substitute with plant-based butter.
- Shallots can be used instead of yellow onion for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg