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

Instructions

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.