CREAMY SPINACH WITH BACON

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This spinach side dish goes well with beef, ham or poultry. Our family enjoys it for any special dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain and set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; stir in the spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg and bacon mixture. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 35g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

lino
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon. The creamy spinach is a delicious and versatile side dish.


Md sumon Mdsumonmd082
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The creamy spinach is perfect for a weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Ugwosie Chinecherem
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy sauce and the bacon make the spinach taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jhhh Hthvt
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The creamy spinach is packed with nutrients and the bacon adds a bit of flavor.


Parvej Hasan
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I love this recipe! The creamy spinach is so delicious and the bacon is the perfect addition. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Wajeeha Butt
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This recipe is really easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover spinach. The creamy sauce is delicious and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor.


basit ansari
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the creamy spinach and the bacon. I will definitely be making this again.


Devraj Banik
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy spinach and they didn't even notice the bacon.


Nolly feludo tv
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The creamy spinach was a bit too rich for my taste, but the bacon was cooked perfectly. I think I'll try making this recipe again with less cream.


Rana Kashi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially love the crispy bacon bits. I will definitely be making this again.


Ugbechie Emmanuella
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The creamy spinach is so versatile; I've served it with chicken, fish, and pasta. It's also great as a side dish for a holiday meal.


Iltaf Ahmad
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this dish changed my mind. The bacon and cream sauce are so flavorful that they make the spinach taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jubayer Rahman
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Wow, this creamy spinach with bacon recipe is a winner! It's so easy to make and absolutely delicious. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the spinach, and the cream sauce is rich and decadent. I served it with grilled salmon, and it was the perfec