Ruth's Chris Steak House Creamed Spinach

A copycat recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • Pinch ground black pepper
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • Pinch ground cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Cook the spinach following the directions on the package. Drain and squeeze all the liquid from the spinach when it's done.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add the flour to the melted butter and stir until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the cream and heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Stir often so that sauce does not burn.
  5. Add the spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Serve hot.

Serves 4