Creamed Spinach Berghoff--Chicago Recipe

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Creamed Spinach Berghoff--Chicago
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Directions:

  1. In a saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch 1# spinach for one minute.
  2. Drain it in a colander and refresh it under cold running water.
  3. Squeeze the spinach well and with a stainless steel knife, chop it fine.
  4. In a small skillet, cook 1 onion, minced, in 2 T unsalted butter, over moderately low heat, stirring, for 5 minutes or until it is softened.
  5. In a heavy saucepan, cook 3 slices of bacon, minced, over moderately low heat, until they are crispy.
  6. Add 2 T flour to the bacon and cook the roux, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  7. Add 1 C scalded half and half cream in a stream, whisking.
  8. Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and simmer it for 10 minutes.
  9. Stir in spinach, the onion and freshly grated netmeg and salt to taste.
  10. Transfer to a heated serving dish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.35 Kcal (1191 kJ)
Calories from fat 201.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.41g 34%
Cholesterol 51.51mg 17%
Sodium 359.63mg 15%
Potassium 804.26mg 17%
Total Carbs 14.35g 5%
Sugars 1.13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3.36g 13%
Protein 8.89g 18%
Vitamin C 34.3mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 198.9mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.99 Kcal (502 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.46g 34%
Cholesterol 21.74mg 17%
Sodium 151.76mg 15%
Potassium 339.38mg 17%
Total Carbs 6.06g 5%
Sugars 0.48g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 13%
Protein 3.75g 18%
Vitamin C 14.5mg 57%
Iron 1.6mg 21%
Calcium 83.9mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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