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Creamed spinach

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Creamed spinach topped with bacon
Tray of creamed spinach

Creamed spinach is a dish consisting of a creamy sauce and chopped up spinach, and can be used as side dish or topping. It is a common side dish at steak houses and event fast casual restaurants, that is to say it can be found in everything from frozen TV dinners, casual, to gourmet restaurants.[1]

Examples of Steak Houses that serve creamed spinach, usually with their own special recipe include Ruth Chris,[2] Strip House,[3] and Benjamin's Steakhouse.[4] Recipes vary and some do not contain actual dairy cream.[5] A famous restaurant in Chicago known to serve creamed spinach is the The Berghoff founded in 1898.[6] Creamed spinach is served at the oldest steakhouse in the US, in New York City.[7]

It can also be part of another more complicated recipe, for example in Oreilles d'âne in modern recipe use lasagna or crouzet [fr] (see crozets de Savoie) with alternating layers with creamed spinach and grated cheese.[8] It is also used in Eggs Sardou for example, the New Orleans classic.[9] Creamed spinach has been suggested a side dish for Beef Wellington.[10]

Pre-made creamed spinach is common at U.S. supermarkets, and can be used as ingredient in casseroles, dips, stew, spaghetti sauce, soups, smoothies, and other dishes.[11]

Celebrity cook Rachael Ray's recipe for creamed spinach in one dish, used garlic, chopped spinach, salt, pepper, cream, cheese, and a little oil prepared in a pan.[12]

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References

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  1. ^ "The Side Hustle: How Steakhouse Side Dishes Became the Main Event". Town & Country. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  2. ^ Gupta, Boshika (2021-02-28). "The Mysterious Origin Of Ruth's Chris' Creamed Spinach Recipe". Mashed. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  3. ^ "The ultimate creamed spinach recipe comes from Strip House in NYC". TODAY.com. 2022-04-13. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  4. ^ Walansky, Aly. "This Creamed Spinach Is One Of The Best In New York City, And It Doesn't Even Contain Cream". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  5. ^ Walansky, Aly. "This Creamed Spinach Is One Of The Best In New York City, And It Doesn't Even Contain Cream". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  6. ^ Warner, Scott (2017). "The Berghoff". The Chicago Food Encyclopedia. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 9780252099779. Archived from the original on April 14, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  7. ^ Sutherland-Namako, Amber (2024-11-24). "The Oldest Steakhouse In America Is A New York City Staple". Chowhound. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  8. ^ Two oreilles d'ânes recipes
  9. ^ Jeni (2017-04-19). "New Orleans Style Easy Eggs Sardou". Biscuits & Booze. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  10. ^ Canavan, Hillary Dixler (2023-11-01). "This Holiday Season, Consider the Beef Wellington". Eater. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  11. ^ "I'm a Dietitian & These Are 12 Recipes I Make with a Package of Frozen Spinach". EatingWell. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  12. ^ Ray, Rachael (2023-04-11). "5-Ingredient Tournedos with Creamed Spinach | Recipe - Rachael Ray Show". www.rachaelrayshow.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.