Creamed Spinach Steakhouse Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 (10 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 ounces light cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup cold half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon hot sauce

Preparation

In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and when melted, throw in spinach. Stir every 30 seconds for about 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add remaining butter. When melted add onions and saute for 1 1/2 minutes. Add red peppers and do the same. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add flour and whish until ingredients are well coated. Add cream cheese; stir until blend inches Whisk in half-and-half a little at first and when sauce is very thick, pour the rest.
Reduce heat to medium-low and season with freshly black pepper, sea salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper and hot sauce. Taste and adjust if necessary. Add drained spinach, stir until well incorporated and when heated through, remove from heat and serve immediately.