Ham Steak on Creamed Spinach

Name: Ham Steak on Creamed Spinach
Ingredients: 1 8- to 10-ounce ham steak (1/2 inch thick); 2 teaspoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup half and half; 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

6 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 8- to 10-ounce ham steak (1/2 inch thick)
2 teaspoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup half and half
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1

Season ham generously with pepper.
2

Melt 1 teaspoon butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Add ham to skillet; saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
4

Transfer ham to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
5

Melt 1 teaspoon butter in same skillet over medium heat.
6

Add garlic and stir 30 seconds.
7

Add half and half and simmer until slightly reduced, scraping up browned bits, about 3 minutes.
8

Add spinach and nutmeg.
9

Stir until spinach mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
10

Season with salt and pepper.
11

Spoon creamed spinach into 2 plates.
12

Cut ham steak in half; place atop spinach and serve.