Creamed spinach is a classic side dish that is often served in steakhouses. It is a simple dish to make, but it can be difficult to get just right. The key to making perfect creamed spinach is to use fresh ingredients and to cook the spinach slowly and carefully. If you overcook the spinach, it will become mushy and lose its flavor. If you undercook the spinach, it will be tough and gritty. The perfect creamed spinach should be creamy and smooth, with a slight bite to it. It should also be seasoned perfectly, with a balance of salt, pepper, and nutmeg. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for creamed spinach that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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STEAKHOUSE CREAMED SPINACH
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1158 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STEAKHOUSE CREAMED SPINACH
A creamy, dreamy, gourmet side dish of buttery wilted spinach in a homemade velvety butter sauce.
Provided by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan or large skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Add spinach to the heated oil and cook for 2 minutes, or until wilted, stirring frequently.I suggest cooking the spinach in 3 batches so it fits comfortably in the skillet, and cooks evenly. Use about a teaspoon of oil with each batch.
- Remove from heat and transfer spinach to a cutting board; once it is cool enough to handle, chop up the spinach. Set aside.
- Wipe down the saucepan.
- Set saucepan over medium heat.
- Add butter to the pan and melt it. Swirl around from time to time to melt nicely and prevent from browning.
- To the melted butter add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, or until just softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions; cook and whisk for 2 more minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Add the milk in a slow stream while whisking; whisk until completely combined and the mixture begins to boil and slightly thicken.
- Whisk in salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg.
- Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 5 minutes, whisking frequently.
- Add the chopped spinach; stir to combine and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently, folding in the spinach as you stir. You want to mix and stir to completely combine the spinach with the sauce.
- Remove from heat.
- Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 349 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE CREAMED SPINACH
Love their steaks, and I love their version of this classic side dish to a thick, juicy steak. Sometimes I cheat and use 2 10 ounce packages of frozen, chopped spinach which I thaw and drain.
Provided by yooper
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir until light golden, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in onion, bay leaf and clove.
- Gradually whisk in milk.
- Whisk until mixture boils and thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes longer, whisking frequently (sauce will be very thick).
- Remove bay leaf and whole clove.
- Cook spinach in large pot of boiling water just until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes.
- Drain.
- Transfer spinach to bowl filled with ice water to cool.
- Drain well.
- Roll up spinach in kitchen towl and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Transfer spinach to processor and finely chop.
- Add spinach to warm sauce, simmer over low heat until spinach is heated through, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
CREAMED SPINACH STEAKHOUSE STYLE
This tasty, quick and easy recipe is the perfect side dish for the upcoming BBQ season! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbEnIc3nksI
Provided by CLUBFOODY
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and when melted, throw in spinach. Stir every 30 seconds for about 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add remaining butter. When melted add onions and sauté for 1 ½ minutes. Add red peppers and do the same. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add flour and whish until ingredients are well coated. Add cream cheese; stir until blend inches Whisk in half-and-half a little at first and when sauce is very thick, pour the rest.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and season with freshly black pepper, sea salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper and hot sauce. Taste and adjust if necessary. Add drained spinach, stir until well incorporated and when heated through, remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 63.4, Sodium 408.3, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 6.2
STEAK WITH CREAMED SPINACH POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Pierce the beef all over with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the rosemary in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, turning, until browned, 8 minutes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Transfer to the oven; roast until a thermometer inserted into the center reaches 125 degrees F for medium rare, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pierce the potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave until tender, about 15 minutes. Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, until incorporated, 5 to 6 minutes. Slowly add the milk; cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, 1 minute. Stir in the spinach, sour cream and the remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until warm, about 2 minutes.
- Slice the beef. Halve the potatoes and fluff with a fork; top with the creamed spinach. Season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 102 milligrams, Sodium 204 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams
STEAK SANDWICH WITH BOURBON CREAMED SPINACH
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- For the glaze: Add the orange peel, bourbon, cherry juice and some black pepper to a small saucepan. Simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Your pot may flambe from the bourbon, don't worry- just wait until the alcohol burns off. Once reduced, turn off the heat and whisk in the butter.Sprinkle the steak liberally with salt and pepper. Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add a light coat of oil and place the steak in the pan. Cook the steak almost to desired doneness, depending on thickness, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Turn off the heat and glaze the steak on all sides in the pan while flipping. Remove the steak from the pan to rest.For the sandwich build: Pile some Bourbon Creamed Spinach on the bottom piece of the pretzel roll. Thinly slice the steak against the grain and place on top of the spinach. Top with some red onions and finish with the top of the roll. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches.Strain the thawed spinach in a colander and squeeze liquid out with a towel. Melt the butter in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions, season with salt and pepper and cook until onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the bourbon. Stir to combine, turn heat back on to medium and simmer 1 minute. Add the cream, and cook until the cream is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese and cook until melted, and then mix in the spinach to combine. Cover and cook over low heat until the spinach is tender, 8 to 10 minutes, and then season with salt and pepper.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 510
CREAMED SPINACH SAUCE
Playing steakhouse chef means dreaming up the sauces and side dishes that you would most like to see on the table. Creamed spinach gives you a classic steakhouse experience in sauce form, and makes the perfect accompaniment to a grilled rib-eye.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories sauces and gravies
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Plunge the spinach into the boiling water, and cook for no more than a minute; transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon. Drain well, and squeeze with your hands to remove as much water as possible.
- Put the cream and spinach in a blender or food processor, and purée. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg if you're using it. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture gently bubbles and thickens; add more cream for a thinner sauce. Taste, and adjust the seasoning and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 265, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 238 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right spinach: For the best results, use fresh, young spinach with tender leaves. Avoid wilted or yellowed spinach.
- Wash the spinach thoroughly: Before cooking, rinse the spinach several times in cold water to remove any dirt or grit.
- Cook the spinach quickly: Overcooking will make the spinach mushy and lose its nutrients. Cook the spinach just until it is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Use a good quality cream: The cream is one of the key ingredients in creamed spinach, so use a good quality cream that has a rich flavor.
- Season the spinach to taste: Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as nutmeg or cayenne pepper, to your liking.
- Serve the spinach immediately: Creamed spinach is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Creamed spinach is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its rich, creamy flavor and tender texture, creamed spinach is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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