Creamed Spinach with Bacon Recipe

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 4 bacon strips, diced
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2-1/2 cups milk
• 3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the onions and bacon in butter over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended.
Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and cream; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.