Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

Add a bold twist to a classic side dish with Steakhouse creamed spinach infused with Curry Spice! Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for pairing with any meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 lbs Bagged Spinach
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups Heavy Cream
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced)
• 1 1/2 tsp Curry Powder
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Prepare The Spinach ---
2. 2In a large saucepan melt a tablespoon of butter or olive oil on low heat. Add spinach and give it a quick mixing. Cover with lid and allow to reduce 2-3 minutes/ Spinach should be fully wilted but not changing color.
3. 3Remove spinach and let any liquid drain off. Wrap spinach in paper towel squeezing away any remaining moisture.
4. 4Chop spinach into smaller pieces.
5. 5--- Make the Cream Base ---
6. 6Premix the seasoning (pepper, paprika, salt, allspice) in a small bowl or ramekin. Set aside.
7. 7Melt remaining butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of the curry, mix well, and let simmer a minute to release that curry aroma. Add onions or shallots sauteing for 2 minutes, then add the garlic plus a 1/4 of the seasoning base. Mix well and cook another minute.
8. 8Add the flour, mix well, and allow to cook 2-3 minutes stirring continuously.
9. 9Add the heavy cream, mix well into a fairly smooth consistency. Add half the remaining seasoning mix plus about another 1/2 teaspoon of the curry powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat stirring occasionally. Cream will thicken some.
10. 10Add the spinach and remaining seasoning to the creamy sauce mixing thoroughly to ensure all the spinach is coated with the cream mixture.
11. 11Cover with the lid and allow to simmer 6-7 minutes. stir 1-2 times.