Creamed Spinach with Bacon

Creamed Spinach with Bacon is so sinfully good you’ll never go back to regular veggies again! It’s the perfect side to make for any event or occasion.

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Creamed Spinach with Bacon

Creamed Spinach with Bacon is so sinfully good you'll never go back to regular veggies again! It's the perfect side to make for any event or occasion.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 325 kcal

Author Julie Espy

Ingredients

• 5 strips thick cut bacon diced
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 sweet onion peeled and diced
• 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
• 1 1/2 cups 2% or whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 24 ounces fresh spinach I used three 8 ounce bags from the store so the spinach was already washed and prepped

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pot and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
2. To the bacon fat still in the pot, add 1/4 cup butter and melt completely. Whisk in the flour until well combined. Cook for 2 minutes to remove the "raw" flour taste.
3. Add the onion and garlic. Stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk and cream to prevent lumps from forming. Reduce heat to medium and cook until thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes, whisking often. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add more of each seasoning to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low to keep warm, stirring occasionally.
5. While the sauce is cooking, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add the spinach and cover. Cook until wilted. (If you're using a large skillet instead of a pot, or a pot that's not super huge, you will have to add the spinach in batches. Press down on the spinach already in the pot and then add more. Fold the hot spinach on top of the uncooked spinach to help distribute the heat.) Carefully drain off any excess liquid in the spinach pot.
6. Add the spinach to the sauce and stir until well combined. Add the bacon back to the pot and stir to combine.
7. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

You can substitute all milk instead of using cream if desired. Use more salt, pepper, and nutmeg as desired to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Creamed Spinach with Bacon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27g 42%

Saturated Fat 14g 70%

Cholesterol 69mg 23%

Sodium 391mg 16%

Potassium 629mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 172%

Vitamin C 30.6%

Calcium 15.7%

Iron 15.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.