Steakhouse creamed spinach is an easy stovetop side dish made with fresh spinach, a cheesy cream sauce, sautéed shallots, and seasoned with garlic. It tastes just like you order from your favorite steakhouse!
2poundsFresh Spinach Leaves (Not Baby Spinach)rinsed, stemmed, and roughly chopped
3tablespoonsButter
1tablespoonMinced Garlic
½cupFinely Chopped Shallots
2cupsHeavy Whipping Cream
½cupShredded Mozzarella Cheese
½cupGrated Parmesan Cheese
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBlack Pepper
¼teaspoonNutmeg
Instructions
In a large skillet, add chopped spinach with ½ cup of water. Cook spinach leaves until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Drain water and squeeze all of the water out of the spinach leaves until very dry. Set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add shallots and cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add heavy cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the pan. Stir and bring to a simmer for 8-10 minutes as the sauce thickens.
Add cooked spinach back to the skillet and stir. Sprinkle with fresh grated Parmesan before serving.