Creamed Spinach

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This recipe will take you back to the days of supper clubs in the 1950’s.  Creamy, rich Classic Steakhouse Creamed Spinach that takes just a few minutes and is the perfect side for a grilled steak or prime rib.

Ingredients

  –  4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  –  1 medium yellow onion , minced
  –  3 cloves garlic , minced
  –  4 teaspoons Kosher salt , divided
  –  1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  –  1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  –  1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  –  3 1/2 cups half-and-half
  –  2 1/4 pounds fresh leaf spinach
  –  1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil with two teaspoons of salt.
Add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute.
Drain the spinach in a strainer or colander.
Rinse with cold water until cool and squeeze the water out of each firstful of spinach.
In a large skillet melt the butter with the garlic and onions.
Cook on medium low for 8-10 minutes or until the onions are whitish and see through.
Add in the remaining kosher salt, black pepper and nutmeg.
Add in the flour and mix with a wooden spoon over low and cook for 2-3 minutes until the aroma is a bit nutty.
Add the half an half and cook until boiling.
Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
Add in the spinach and the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.