Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound baby spinach
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the spinach to the heated oil and cook for 2 minutes, or until wilted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and transfer the spinach to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, chop it up. Set aside.
3. Wipe down the saucepan and set it over medium heat.
4. Add butter to the pan and melt it. Swirl the pan occasionally to melt the butter evenly and prevent browning.
5. Add the onion to the melted butter and cook for 2 minutes, or until softened. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, whisking constantly, for 2 more minutes, or until lightly browned.
6. Add the milk slowly while whisking continuously. Whisk until completely combined and the mixture begins to boil and slightly thicken. Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 5 minutes, whisking frequently.
7. Add the chopped spinach to the pan. Stir to combine and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently and folding in the spinach as you stir, ensuring it is well mixed with the sauce.
8. Remove from heat. Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Serve and enjoy!

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