Creamed Spinach

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 Tbs flour
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 lb spinach
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• Servings: 4
• Reviews
• 4 stars - ME 1/21/2007

Preparation

Step 1

1. Saute bacon in med. saucepan till crisp. Reduce heat to med.-low and add butter. When melted, whisk in flour to make a roux. cook 2 mins, stirring constantly. Slowly add the half & half, whisking constantly till sauce is smooth and thick. Simmer about 10 mins, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, saute onion in a small amount of butter. Blend in onion and onions and spices with the sauce. Stir and heat thru.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (8.3 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288.71
Calories From Fat (76%) 218.24
% Daily Value
Total Fat 24.73g 38%
Saturated Fat 13.63g 68%
Cholesterol 61.56mg 21%
Sodium 368.49mg 15%
Potassium 788.76mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 12.17g 4%
Fiber 3.02g 12%
Sugar 1.92g
Protein 7.22g 14%