Who doesn’t love steakhouse sides?! And creamed spinach is arguably one of the most popular. This is a fabulous side dish for a steak or your favorite steakhouse main dish. And it comes together super quick and easy!
5 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion - minced
6 cloves garlic - minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1/2 half and half
4 (10 ounce) packages of frozen spinach - thawed, squeezed free of water
6 ounces cream cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella
1 cup Parmesan
1/4 cup Panko crumbs
Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large sauté pan, melt the butter. Add the onion, garlic, nutmeg, and cayenne together with a dash of salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft. Sprinkle in the flour, stir together, and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the milk and half and half, bring to a boil, and let simmer until it thickens. Stir in the spinach, cream cheese and half the mozzarella. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and panko. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbling. Serve warm.