Enjoy this copycat recipe for the Easy Creamed Spinach served at a famous steak house. A delicious, simple veggie dish, ready in under 20 minutes.
- 9-10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1½ Tablespoons all purpose flour
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt , plus more to taste, if desired
- 1 pinch black pepper/nutmeg/cayenne pepper , 1 generous pinch per spice
-
Place frozen chopped spinach in a medium saucepan; cook according to package directions. Once done, drain or squeeze out all liquid from spinach. Place spinach in a strainer set over a bowl (to catch drained juice). Press spinach with the back of a spoon to drain as much juice as possible. Set aside.
-
Melt butter in a large skillet, stirring occasionally so it won't burn. Add flour; whisk flour into butter until smooth. Add whipping cream to skillet, whisking to combine. Cook sauce on medium low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Do not let sauce come to a boil.
-
Add spinach, along with generous pinches of salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper to the sauce. Stir well. Continue cooking for 2-4 minutes, stirring often, until ingredients are fully combined and heated through. Serve hot, and enjoy.
-
Store any leftovers (covered) in refrigerator for 2-3 days; they can be reheated in microwave.