This smoked steakhouse creamed spinach gets a light smoky flavor that makes it incredible next to ribeyes, brisket, or prime rib. Cooking it in a cast-iron skillet on the smoker gives it that rich steakhouse vibe.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh spinach (or 16 oz frozen, drained well)
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ small onion, finely diced
4 oz cream cheese
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan
½ cup shredded mozzarella
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp Girls Gone Grillin’ SPG with a Kiss of Onion
Salt & pepper to taste
Smoker Setup
Preheat smoker to 250°F.
Good woods:
Hickory
Pecan
Oak
Step 1 – Sauté the Base
In a cast iron skillet on the grill or stove:
Melt butter.
Add onion and cook until soft.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Step 2 – Build the Cream Sauce
Add to skillet:
cream cheese
heavy cream
parmesan
mozzarella
nutmeg
SPG with a Kiss of Onion
Stir until smooth and creamy.
Step 3 – Add Spinach
Stir in spinach and cook until fully coated in the sauce.
Step 4 – Smoke It
Place skillet on smoker for 30–40 minutes, stirring once or twice.
