Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh baby spinach
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• salt and black pepper

Steps

1. 1Wilt the spinach in batches in a wide pot over medium heat, then drain in a colander and press out as much liquid as possible. Chop roughly.
2. 2In the same pot, melt the butter and soften the onion, 4 minutes, then add the garlic for 1 minute.
3. 3Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute, then whisk in the milk and cream until smooth. Simmer, stirring, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. 4Stir in the spinach, nutmeg, and Parmesan. Simmer 2 minutes to bring it together, then season with salt and pepper.
5. 5Serve hot, ideally next to a good steak.