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Creamy Spinach

By: Gigi Morgan

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

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Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 servings

Ingredients

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 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

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