CREAMED SPINACH STEAKHOUSE STYLE

CREAMED SPINACH STEAKHOUSE STYLE image

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 (10 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 ounces light cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup cold half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon hot sauce

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