Best 7 Wilted Spinach With Bacon Recipes

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**Introduction:**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of wilted spinach with bacon, a classic side dish that elevates any meal with its vibrant colors and irresistible taste. This versatile dish combines the earthy notes of spinach with the savory smokiness of bacon, creating a harmonious balance that complements a wide range of main courses. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight side or an elegant addition to your holiday table, wilted spinach with bacon is sure to impress. This article presents a collection of delectable recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless dish. From traditional preparations to creative variations, discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your taste buds and culinary preferences.

**The Recipes:**

1. **Classic Wilted Spinach with Bacon:** This recipe stays true to the traditional method, showcasing the simplicity and timeless flavors of wilted spinach with bacon. Fresh spinach leaves are combined with crispy bacon, garlic, and a hint of nutmeg, creating a side dish that is both comforting and flavorful.

2. **Creamy Wilted Spinach with Bacon:** For a richer and more indulgent experience, try this creamy variation. A flavorful combination of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and white wine elevates the classic recipe, resulting in a luscious and velvety sauce that perfectly coats the wilted spinach and bacon.

3. **Wilted Spinach with Bacon and Mushrooms:** This recipe adds hearty mushrooms to the mix, creating a savory and umami-packed side dish. The earthy flavors of the mushrooms pair wonderfully with the spinach and bacon, while a touch of balsamic vinegar adds a touch of acidity and depth.

4. **Wilted Spinach with Bacon and Feta:** Introduce a Mediterranean flair to your wilted spinach with the addition of tangy feta cheese. The salty and creamy feta adds a delightful contrast to the bitterness of the spinach, while a sprinkle of oregano and lemon zest brightens up the dish.

5. **Wilted Spinach with Bacon and Almonds:** For a crunchy and nutty twist, this recipe incorporates toasted almonds into the mix. The almonds add a delightful textural element and a subtle nutty flavor that complements the spinach and bacon perfectly.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH BACON AND ONIONS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon bacon grease
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (for a little spice because Trisha likes it)
Salt and ground black pepper
Salt and ground black pepper
12 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, melt the bacon grease over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and stir to cook until the onions are very soft, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and stir; add the spinach and toss it around, cooking until it's just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately so the spinach is wilted but not soggy.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD AND BACON VINAIGRETTE



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Fresh baby spinach, sliced mushrooms, and boiled eggs are topped with a hot bacon vinaigrette with caramelized onions. Very satisfying and earthy! This is also great topped with grape tomatoes for a little tart pop reminiscent of a nice BLT.

Provided by savvyminx

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package bacon
1 onion, diced
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 pound fresh spinach
1 (12 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving about 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet. Crumble bacon.
  • Heat reserved bacon drippings over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot bacon drippings until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar and salt are dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add bacon and onion and simmer over low heat until dressing is blended, 3 minutes.
  • Mix spinach, mushrooms, and eggs together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over spinach mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 978.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 189.8 mg, Fat 71.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 2326.9 mg, Sugar 60.7 g

WILTED SPINACH SALAD



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I served this terrific salad to guests and it was a hit! Pour the hot dressing over the salad right before serving time. I found this recipe in an old Farm Journal cookbook. Cook time is for the time it takes to boil the eggs and fry the bacon.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups spinach, washed,drained very well and torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup sliced green onion
3 hardboiled egg, coarsely chopped
5 slices bacon, chopped
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine spinach, onions and eggs in a large salad bowl.
  • Cook bacon in skillet until crispy; remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
  • Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  • Add vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper to bacon drippings, heat to boiling, stirring to blend.
  • Pour over spinach mixture; toss gently.
  • Sprinkle with bacon.

WILTED SPINACH WITH BACON



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Make and share this Wilted Spinach With Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Phil 420

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs fresh spinach
1/2 lb bacon
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
fresh cracked pepper
fresh gnd. sea salt
2 tlsp vinegar (I used Malt)
1 red onion (optional)

Steps:

  • First you will need to cut up 1/2lb. of bacon and fry until just done. You can use a shears to cut the bacon into 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces.
  • Remove the bacon and add the red onion and chopped garlic saute` for about two minutes. Add about 2lbs. of Spinach fresh baby spinach will work the best now add about 2 tablespoons of vinegar and just cook until the spinach is wilted and serve.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH BACON



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The bacon gives a nice salty crunch and flavor to this side dish of spinach.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 slices bacon (about 2 ounces total), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
3 bunches flat-leaf spinach (about 2 pounds total), thick stems removed, well washed and dried
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon, leaving fat in skillet; drain on a paper towel. Set aside.
  • Increase heat to high; fill skillet with as much spinach as will fit. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing spinach and adding more as it wilts (it may take up to 2 minutes to fit it all). Continue to cook until tender, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Tilt skillet to drain water from spinach (using slotted spoon or a spatula to hold spinach back). Mix in vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with crispy bacon.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Warm crispy bacon is the star of this simple spinach salad. We upped the ante with tender mushrooms, fresh red onion and hard-boiled eggs for a hearty salad your whole family can enjoy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 5-ounce package baby spinach
4 large eggs
8 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
One 3.5-ounce package cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
  • Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
  • Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
  • Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD



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An interesting salad that is definitely not low cal! Very popular as a side dish or a meal with my family and friends.

Provided by CHPBD

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs
1 pound bacon
2 bunches fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 eggs
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place 6 eggs in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring water to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside, reserving approximately 1/2 cup of drippings in the skillet.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and green onions.
  • Heat the reserved drippings over low heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 remaining eggs, sugar, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar. Add to warm grease, and whisk for about a minute, until thickened. Pour at once over spinach, add crumbled bacon, and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 206.5 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 568.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender spinach for the best results. Wilted spinach should have a vibrant green color and crisp leaves.
  • Use good quality bacon for a smoky, flavorful dish. Thick-cut bacon is best, as it will hold up better during cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the bacon and spinach. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly and will make the spinach soggy.
  • Cook the spinach until it is just wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Overcooking will make the spinach tough and slimy.
  • Serve the wilted spinach immediately with your favorite sides, such as eggs, chicken, or fish.

Conclusion:

Wilted spinach with bacon is a classic dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up fresh spinach and bacon, and it can be served as a side dish or a main course. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, wilted spinach with bacon is a perfect weeknight meal.

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