Classic Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 1/4 lbs Spinach, fresh leaf
  • 1 Yellow onion, medium

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 3 1/2 cups Half and half
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3½ cups half-and-half
• 2¼ pounds fresh leaf spinach
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil with two teaspoons of salt.
• 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 out of each firstful of spinach.
• In a large skillet melt the butter with the garlic and onions.
• Cook on medium low for 8-10 minutes or until the onions are whitish and see through.
• Add in the remaining kosher salt, black pepper and nutmeg.
• Add in the flour and mix with a wooden spoon over low and cook for 2-3 minutes until the aroma is a bit nutty.
• Add the half an half and cook until boiling.
• Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
• Add in the spinach and the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.