Creamed Spinach With Bacon Recipe

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Creamed Spinach With Bacon Recipe
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
481
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh spinach , about 2 large bunches (i used the packaged stuff )
  • 3 to 4 strips of bacon, uncooked, finely chopped (i used some pancetta i had leftover)
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups cremini mushrooms (optional - i added this from the original recipe)

Directions:

  1. Cut off the thick stems of the spinach and discard.
  2. Note: This next step can be omitted if using packaged spinach. Clean the spinach by filling up your sink with water and soaking the spinach to loosen any sand or dirt. Drain the spinach and then repeat soaking and draining.
  3. Blanch the spinach in a pot of boiling water until the spinach is wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Drain and rinse in cold water to stop the spinach from cooking further.
  5. Squeeze the spinach to remove all the moisture possible.
  6. Chop the spinach and set aside.
  7. Heat a large skillet on medium high.
  8. Add the chopped bacon and sauté until the bacon begins to render some of its fat.
  9. Add the chopped onion and garlic (I added the mushrooms here). Sauté until onions are translucent.
  10. Béchamel sauce: -
  11. Melt butter in a small saucepan on medium/low heat until it just starts to bubble. Add the flour and cook, stirring until smooth, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously, cooking until thick.
  12. Combine spinach, bacon and onion mixture, and béchamel sauce into one pan. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 481.35 Kcal (2015 kJ)
Calories from fat 223.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.83g 38%
Cholesterol 59.76mg 20%
Sodium 478.44mg 20%
Potassium 1026.14mg 22%
Total Carbs 53.54g 18%
Sugars 42.44g 170%
Dietary Fiber 3.36g 13%
Protein 14.15g 28%
Vitamin C 36.2mg 60%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 354.2mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 184.65 Kcal (773 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.52g 38%
Cholesterol 22.92mg 20%
Sodium 183.53mg 20%
Potassium 393.63mg 22%
Total Carbs 20.54g 18%
Sugars 16.28g 170%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 13%
Protein 5.43g 28%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 60%
Iron 1.4mg 21%
Calcium 135.9mg 35%

* 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

  • 11
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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