Description
Indulge in the delightful and creamy goodness of this Creamed Spinach Bake. This savory dish features a rich, velvety base made from half and half and heavy cream, enveloping tender spinach leaves. Topped with golden, melted parmesan cheese and crispy turkey bacon, it delivers a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Ideal for holiday gatherings or as a comforting side for family dinners, this Creamed Spinach Bake is quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve it alongside your favorite main dishes or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying meal.
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
- 16 ounces fresh spinach leaves (or 1 box frozen leaf spinach)
- 2 cups parmesan cheese (divided)
- 5 strips crispy turkey bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In an oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour to form a paste.
- Gradually add half & half and heavy cream while stirring until thickened.
- Mix in 1 cup of parmesan cheese until fully combined; adjust consistency with more cream if needed.
- Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted and coated.
- Top with remaining parmesan cheese and optional seasoning blend.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown; 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 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg