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Morton's Creamed Spinach Recipe

Morton's Creamed Spinach Recipe (Steakhouse Style)

Make a rich and creamy Morton's Creamed Spinach Recipe at home with simple ingredients and easy steps inspired by classic steakhouse flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup half and half
  • pounds fresh spinach washed
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

Cook The Aromatics

  • Place a wide skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and pale, around 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Build The Base

  • Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture. Stir gently for one minute so the raw flour taste cooks out. This step helps thicken the spinach cream.

Add The Cream

  • Pour in half and half slowly, stirring the mixture the whole time. The sauce will start to thicken after a few minutes. Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

Cook The Spinach

  • Add fresh spinach in batches. Stir as it wilts down. Keep cooking until all the spinach softens and mixes into the sauce.

Finish With Cheese

  • Lower the heat. Add cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Stir until the mixture turns smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve Warm

  • Remove from heat once the texture looks rich and spoonable. Let it rest for a minute before serving.
Keyword Morton's Creamed Spinach Recipe