I love getting creamed spinach anytime I go out for steak. I don’t really know why I’ve never made it at home, maybe its because I rarely have fresh spinach on hand. This week I’ve really been trying to clean out my freezer and fridge to get rid of the extra stuff taking up space. I had several boxes of frozen spinach and some cream cheese left in my fridge so I decided to just give it a go and try to make my own creamed spinach with what I had on hand. We grilled up some London Broil ( I’m pretty sure I bought like 10 pounds when it was on super sale) so I use it anytime we are craving a steak. We sliced up our london broil (thin and across the grain) and served it with this yummy creamed spinach and parmesan crusted roasted tomatoes. I felt like I was eating at a steakhouse but paid pennies on the dollar. Yay!
Even if you don’t think you like spinach, you should really try this recipe. It’s easy, it’s delicious and who doesn’t like a change in the usual vegetable side line up?

Creamed Spinach

16 oz frozen chopped or cut leaf spinach
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup minced onion
3/4 bar cream cheese cut into cubes
1/3 cup half and half
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
pepper to taste

Once frozen spinach has been defrosted, strain it in a fine mesh colander-press to remove any excess moisture.
In a large saute pan heat oil over medium heat, saute onion and garlic 3-5 minutes until onion is translucent. Add spinach. Add cubes of cream cheese and stir to melt and combine. Thin out with half and half. Season with salt, adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve hot.