Steakhouse Style Creamed Spinach ❤️

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra-virgin preferred)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (peeled and finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced; jarred garlic works fine)
• 8 cups Fresh Spinach (packed, about one 10‑oz bag; washed and trimmed)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional for heat)
• 0.33 cup Heavy Cream (approximately one‑third cup)
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened, cut into cubes)
• 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

1. Melt Butter and Add Olive Oil

   Place the skillet over medium heat, add the butter and let it melt almost completely, then stir in the olive oil.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

2. Sauté Onion

   Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté for 2‑3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Add Garlic

   Stir in the minced garlic (or jarred garlic) and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   Time: PT0.5M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Cook Spinach in Batches

   Add the fresh spinach in manageable handfuls, allowing each batch to wilt before adding more. Continue until all spinach is incorporated and reduced.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Season

   Season the wilted spinach with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

   Time: PT0.5M

6. Add Heavy Cream

   Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to coat the spinach evenly.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium heat

7. Melt Cream Cheese

   Add the cubed cream cheese, stirring constantly until it fully melts and integrates with the cream.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

8. Finish with Parmesan

   Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and the sauce becomes glossy.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium heat

9. Serve

   Transfer the creamy spinach to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately, or keep warm over low heat for up to 5 minutes.

   Time: PT0.5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

310

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

8g

Fat

25g

Fiber

2g