Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

5 from 1 vote

Steakhouse Creamed Spinach is a perfect side for steak! My easy creamed spinach recipe uses fresh or frozen spinach and cooks in 20 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamed spinach recipe, creamy spinach, creamy spinach recipe, steakhouse creamed spinach

Servings:

Calories: 218kcal

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Set a saucepan over medium heat, and add 4 tablespoons of butter. Melt, then add in the flour and mix until well blended.
1 stick Unsalted butter, 8 teaspoons Flour
Cook the flour and butter mixture until golden brown and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Add in the minced garlic and stir with a wooden spoon until aromatic, one more minute.
3 cloves Garlic
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Keep whisking frequently as it cooks, another 5 minutes.
2 cups Milk
In a large saucepan or skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add in the spinach in handfuls until it wilts enough to all fit in the pan, then cook about 4-5 minutes or until all wilted. Aim for wilted, not soggy.
20 oz Baby spinach
Season the cream sauce with salt and pepper, then add in the spinach and balsamic vinegar. Stir gently to combine.
1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar, Salt and pepper
Serve, and enjoy!

- Save the leftovers to use in soups, sauces, and more. Top toast with it, use it to bulk up a thin soup, or add it to the sauce of a stovetop dish!

- Avoid adding all the spinach to the pan at once. Instead, add it gradually; it will cook down quickly and with less hassle.

- You can use fresh or frozen spinach for this creamed spinach recipe! If you're using frozen, thaw it and drain it well before adding it to the sauce.

- Make sure not to cook the spinach too long. Cook them until wilted, not wet and soggy.

- You can use less or more of the sauce depending on how saucy you like your creamed spinach.