Description
Bobby Flay’s creamed spinach elevates classic steakhouse comfort with bold, rich flavors. Fresh spinach meets creamy textures and subtle garlic undertones, promising a luxurious side dish you’ll crave alongside grilled meats or as a standalone indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds fresh baby spinach, stemmed
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Position a capacious saucepan over medium-low temperature, allowing gentle heating.
- Pour two generous swirls of olive oil and incorporate butter, gently swirling until completely melted and blended.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing for approximately 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.
- Gradually incorporate fresh spinach leaves in batches, using a sturdy wooden spatula to press and compress the greens, encouraging them to wilt and reduce in volume.
- Continue adding spinach incrementally, ensuring each batch collapses and creates space for subsequent additions, maintaining consistent heat.
- Once spinach completely wilts and reduces, remove the pan from direct heat source.
- Gently fold in heavy cream (236 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces) and sprinkle ground nutmeg, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Return pan to low heat, allowing mixture to simmer and reduce until liquid evaporates and achieves a creamy, concentrated consistency, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to serving dish and present immediately while warm, garnishing with optional fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Fresh spinach ensures vibrant color and crisp texture in your dish.
- Control nutmeg carefully, as a tiny pinch enhances flavor while excessive amounts can dominate.
- Cream consistency matters; gradually add to achieve perfect sauce thickness.
- Gentle sautéing of garlic and onions prevents bitterness and preserves delicate flavors.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create consistent results.
- Sharp knife helps chop vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
- Rinse spinach thoroughly to remove any sand or dirt before preparation.
- Low heat prevents sauce separation and maintains creamy smoothness.
- Grated cheese melts more evenly than chunky pieces.
- Taste and season incrementally to build complex flavor layers.
- Allow brief resting time after cooking to let flavors meld together.
- Wooden spoon works best for stirring without scratching cookware.
- Salt enhances overall taste but add sparingly and taste frequently.
- Fresh herbs can replace dried ones for more intense, bright notes.
- Preheated pan ensures proper ingredient caramelization and color development.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg