Jen’s spinach, artichoke, and jalapeno side yum! Steak night!

I love creamed spinach alongside steak. And I love spinach artichoke dip. And now Costco sells this amazing artichoke jalapeno dip. I married all those together as the inspiration for my side dish for my hubby’s 50th birthday. We were all in love with it. And now I can’t quit making it, so I thought I’d share with you lovely people.

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Jen’s Spinach, Artichoke, and Jalapeno Side Yum

1 Tablespoon each olive oil and butter.
1 pound baby spinach
4-6 cloves of minced garlic
1 cup of chopped artichoke hearts
1-2 tablespoons of minced pickled jalapenos (optional!)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 oz shredded monterey jack (or sliced pepper cojack if that’s what you have today. But that makes it hella hot! :D)

Heat a nice big skillet that you have a lid for over medium. Add the olive oil and butter and let it foam up and settle back down. Add the spinach, about 1/4 at a time, turning with tongs as it wilts until it’s all wilted. Squeeze out all the excess liquid. Really. The liquid would make the finished dish unappetizing.

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Return it to the skillet and add the garlic, artichoke hearts, jalapenos, salt and pepper and toss for a minute.

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Turn off the heat, add the cheese, pop a cover on, and let it melt. Toss and serve.

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