Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
recipe by shereen pavlides
total time: 20 minutes
serves: 4 - 6
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves - minced
1 extra large shallot - sliced (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cup whole milk
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
kosher salt / fresh finely ground black pepper
1 pound fresh baby spinach - washed, dried very well
1 cup freshly shredded good quality gruyere cheese (about 3 ounces)