Description
Creamed Spinach Bake is a luxurious and creamy dish that will elevate your dining experience, whether for a festive celebration or a cozy weeknight dinner. This oven-baked delight features fresh spinach enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce, topped with crispy turkey bacon for added flavor and texture. With its rich taste and appealing presentation, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Enjoy the goodness of nutritious greens while indulging in delicious creamy flavors that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/8 cup flour
- 1 heaping tablespoon freshly minced garlic
- 1.5 cups half-and-half
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 16 ounces fresh spinach leaves (or 1 box frozen leaf spinach, not chopped)
- 5 strips crispy turkey bacon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the flour to form a paste, then gradually add heavy cream and half-and-half while stirring until thickened.
- Mix in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese until smooth; adjust consistency with more cream if needed.
- Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted.
- Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and optional seasoning blend.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Sprinkle crispy turkey bacon on top 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: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg