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Creamed spinach with bacon

SAM THE COOKING GUY · ♥ 6.6K likes · 171.6K views · 16 min video

Read about spinach in the BrightCulinary Book

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  • 2 pieces cut up bacon
Render the cut up bacon until about three quarters done, soft but with its fat out.
  • diced up onion
Add the diced onion and cook about three minutes.
  • 2 packs frozen spinach
Squeeze the defrosted spinach first in its bag, then wrapped in a towel over the sink, until as dry as possible.
Squeezing the frozen spinach dry
  • red pepper flakes
Add red pepper flakes for a second, then the spinach.
  • 2 cup half and half
Break up the spinach while adding half and half a little at a time, two cups in all; leave on a low simmer about 20 minutes to thicken.
  • salt and pepper
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Turn down the heat; season with a good pinch of salt and pepper and stir in freshly grated Parmesan.