Ingredients for Creamed Spinach And Bacon Bake
- 6 slices bacon
- 10 oz frozen spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Onion
- Fresh Garlic
- Cayenne Pepper
- Seasoning Salt
- Sliced Mushrooms
- Flour
- Cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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How to Make Creamed Spinach And Bacon Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
- In a large bowl, microwave 10 oz frozen spinach with 2 tablespoons of water for 10 minutes or until boiling. Rinse with cold water and squeeze out excess water thoroughly.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 1 ½ cups of milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg.
- Add the cooked and crumbled bacon and the squeezed spinach to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
- Pour mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
33 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
147g
Carbs
4g
