Creamed Spinach, Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes & Steak

S2 E08 | Sam Morril & Brian Simpson Have A Man's Meal | Something's Burning

Stand‑up steakhouse vibes: Sam Morril and Brian Simpson dig into a three‑parter—silky creamed spinach, bubbling au gratin potatoes, and pan‑seared filets finished in the oven. Big laughs, bigger comfort food.

Creamed Spinach

Ingredients:

  • Unsalted butter
  • Chopped yellow onion
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Fresh baby spinach
  • Garlic, minced
  • Block of cream cheese
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using); cook until softened.
  3. Add spinach by handfuls, stirring until wilted.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  5. Add cream cheese; cook, stirring, until melted and creamy.
  6. Stir in Parmesan to combine.
  7. Remove from heat; adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients:

  • Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • Butter
  • Medium onion
  • Salt and black pepper
  • All‑purpose flour
  • Milk
  • Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Butter a casserole dish.
  2. Layer half the potatoes in the dish; season with salt and pepper. Top with some sliced onion.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour and a pinch of salt to make a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk, smoothing out any lumps; cook until thickened.
  5. Stir in cheddar until melted into a cheese sauce.
  6. Pour sauce over the potatoes. Cover with foil.
  7. Bake 1–1½ hours, until potatoes are tender and sauce is bubbling.

Steak (Filets)

Ingredients:

  • Filet steaks
  • Omaha Steak seasoning (or similar)

Steps:

  1. Sear steaks in a hot pan 2–3 minutes on the first side.
  2. Flip, season, and immediately transfer to a 300°F oven.
  3. Roast to desired doneness (about 9–11 minutes for medium‑rare). Rest before serving.
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