Description
Discover a delightful Creamed Spinach Bake that’s creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy Turkey Bacon. Try this easy recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/8 cup flour
- 1 heaping tablespoon freshly minced garlic
- 1.5 cups half & half
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 16 ounces fresh spinach leaves (or 1 box frozen leaf spinach)
- 5 strips crispy turkey bacon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in the flour to create a smooth paste.
- Gradually add the heavy cream and half & half while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Mix in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
- Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted.
- Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and optional seasoning blend.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden brown, then sprinkle with crispy turkey bacon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh spinach for the best flavor; if using frozen, ensure it’s thoroughly thawed and drained. Experiment with different cheeses or add herbs like thyme or nutmeg for extra flavor.