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Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 333 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh leaf spinach or 1 lb frozen (thawed)
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 medium yellow onion minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt divided
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups half and half
- 8 oz cream cheese (cut into 8 chunks, room temp)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Season a large pot of water with the 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Drain the spinach in a strainer or colander. Rinse with cold water until cool and squeeze the water from spinach. Chop the spinach into a 3/4 inch width.
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter with the garlic and onions. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
- Season with the salt, black pepper and add the flour. Mix over low heat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the half an half and cook until boiling. Add in the cream cheese, stirring to melt and incorporate, about 6-8 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
- Add in the spinach, Parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Stir to combine, serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
1158mg
(48%)
Potassium
207mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
982IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
220mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1158mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 982IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.