Creamy Spinach

Creamy Spinach

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Ben
•January 20, 2026
Thanks to Food.com (https://www.food.com/amp/recipe/creamed-spinach-berghoff-chicago-212501)
One-PotSide DishAmericanLow-Carb
5 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
4
Servings
35 min
Total Time
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This creamy side dish combines spinach and onions in a creamy sauce for a decadent yet nutritious side. This version uses only one pot and cuts unnecessary steps to help with those weeknights when you want something really great that doesn't take so long.

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Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Fresh spinach
  • ½ medium Onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 3 slices Bacon
  • ½ tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Half and half
  • 1 pinch Fresh nutmeg
  • 1 pinch Salt

    Or to taste

Instructions

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1

Because this recipe uses a roux chop the onion and have the half and half ready to pour.

2

In a skillet add the butter and bacon. Cook until the bacon is crispy

3

Add in the flour to the bacon and stir constantly to avoid burning the roux. After two minutes add the onions

4

Continue to stir for a few more minutes to soften the onions. Then add in the half and half. Continue to stir for a couple more minutes to heat the mixture.

5

Add in the nutmeg.

6

Add the spinach in a handful at a time to avoid overloading the skillet. As it shrinks continue adding until all the spinach is incorporated.

7

Cook for another 5 minutes after all of the spinach is added.

8

Add salt to taste. Server hot.