CREAMY SPINACH WITH BACON

Creamy Spinach with Bacon image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 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.