Creamed Spinach with Bacon

Spinach doesn’t need cream or bacon to make it a good side dish. It’s fine on its own, simply steamed or sauteed with a little lemon. That’s how I typically make it.

But…

If you do happen to mix cream and bacon in with spinach – and maybe some aromatic onions and garlic too for extra savory flavor – well, you’re going to wind up with a pretty excellent side dish. This Creamed Spinach, inspired by a recipe I found on the side of a package of frozen spinach, isn’t the extra thick kind I’ve had at steakhouses in the past. Here the sauce is thinner – just the cream or milk alone absorbing into the spinach rather than a flour-thickened bechamel. It’s a little bit lighter without sacrificing flavor. That works for me!

Creamed Spinach with Bacon

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11 Comments

  1. Kalyn wrote:

    Not for everyday, but I would love this for Thanksgiving!

    Posted 11.14.11 Reply
  2. Looks delicious!! I’d eat this is everynight!

    Posted 11.14.11 Reply
  3. Wenderly wrote:

    I agree that spinach doesn’t *need* the added cream or bacon…but why not!?! YUMMY!

    Posted 11.15.11 Reply
  4. dick bennett wrote:

    Looks like Emeril forgot to give instructions on adding the bacon. I assume you add it at the end after cream is absorbed.

    Posted 11.15.11 Reply
    • Nope, that was my omission. Yes, I added it at the very end so it stayed crispy. I’ll update the recipe.

      Posted 11.15.11 Reply
  5. Sinply Tia wrote:

    Great idea for a Thanksgiving side. Looks delicious and healthy!

    Posted 11.15.11 Reply
  6. Natalie wrote:

    Wow this looks great! Thanks for sharing.

    Posted 11.15.11 Reply
  7. I’ve gotta say… there’s bacon! this would be a healthy treat with a little naughty side.

    Posted 11.15.11 Reply
  8. Andy wrote:

    oooohhhh….bacon makes everything taste good – just further proof.
    Thanks.

    Posted 11.16.11 Reply
  9. This looks awesome. I usually make my veggies without a lot of Butter, cream or fatand but especially around the holidays you have to live a little ….lol. I’m bookmarking this one…yum!

    Posted 11.16.11 Reply