Creamy Bacon Spinach Delight

Creamed Spinach Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥦 Recipe Category: Vegetable
🍽️ Servings: 8

Description

Indulge in the creamy goodness of this homemade Creamed Spinach recipe, a savory side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With a rich blend of spinach, bacon, and aromatic spices, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Instructions

1. Fry Bacon: In a large skillet, fry the bacon over medium heat until it’s crisp. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Once done, remove the bacon from the pan, crumble it, and set it aside. Don’t discard the bacon grease as it adds flavor to the dish.

2. Cook Onions: In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the chopped onions. Cook them until they’re tender and translucent, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes.

3. Add Garlic: Once the onions are soft, add in the minced garlic. Stir continuously and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.

4. Incorporate Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the onion and garlic mixture in the skillet. Stir well to combine, ensuring the flour coats the onions evenly. Let it cook for a minute or two to get rid of the raw flour taste.

5. Seasoning: Season the mixture with salt and black pepper according to your taste preference. The salt helps to enhance the flavors while the pepper adds a subtle kick.

6. Add Milk: Gradually pour in the skim milk while stirring constantly to prevent any lumps from forming. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.

7. Incorporate Spinach and Bacon: Once the mixture has thickened, add the thawed and drained chopped spinach along with the crumbled bacon pieces. Stir well to combine, ensuring the spinach is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.

8. Final Touch: Allow the creamed spinach to simmer gently for another 2-3 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

9. Serve: Once ready, transfer the creamed spinach to a serving dish and serve it hot as a delicious side to your favorite main course.

This Creamed Spinach recipe is a delightful way to incorporate nutritious greens into your meals while treating your taste buds to a comforting and flavorful dish. Enjoy the creamy goodness with your loved ones and watch it disappear from the dinner table in no time!