Creative Cooking by Lydia » Creamed Spinach with Bacon, Cheese and Onion » Print

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 Tablespoon butter (margarine can be used, but butter is best)
• 1 Tblespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups fat-free half-and-half (full fat can be used if desired)
• 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese (cubed, full fat can be used if desired)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (adjust as desired)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup bacon pieces (fried and drained - adjust amount as desired)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated or shredded - block is best - coat grater with cooking oil first and the cheese will not stick)
• 1 pkg. 16 oz. thawed and squeezed dry (a potato ricer works well for this, or press firmly in a drainer or colander)
• 1 Tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese (This is for topping garnish)