Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• ½ pound bacon, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 24 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• nutmeg, dash
• 1 cup whipping cream, plus extra 1/4 cup if needed
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated