Creamed Spinach
Day 5 of 5 Days of Spring Veggies and today is a yummy one!! I searched the aisles for things like fiddleheads (not available yet), artichokes (all were bad over the whole week), new onions (none), baby carrots (none) or anything that might have caught my eye that might be a new spring veggie. Not much luck yet but there will be veggies starting to trickle into our area.
What did catch my eye was a big glorious bunch of fresh spinach. Spinach is a spring veggie!!! So I bought some not knowing what I was doing with it at all. Then it dawned on me, creamed spinach. Oh so yummy!!
What About The Seasonings?
Then I thought of my new Epicure seasonings and thought that the Cheese, Chive and Bacon Dip mix would go perfectly in this and it sure does. Topped with a crispy piece of bacon, nothing is better for a special night or a Sunday dinner. The taste of the fresh spinach shines through. ENJOY!!!
Oh, and it is lightened up just slightly with less salt and half and half cream. Epicure spices are very low in sodium but so full of flavor. If you omit the optional piece of bacon this dish is vegetarian as the bacon that is in the dip mix is soy. So everyone can enjoy!! This is a great way to get the kids to eat their spinach!!
Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach Recipe Type : Side Dish Author: Tara Noland Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 6 mins Total time: 16 mins Serves: 4 A lightened up Creamed Spinach, but just oh so slightly, so that you will still love it!!
Ingredients
- A large bunch of spinach
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. each of butter & flour
- 1 Tbsp. Epicure Cheese, Chive and Bacon Dip
- 1 cup half and half cream
- Salt to taste
- One slice bacon, crisped, optional
Instructions
- Wash and pick through spinach removing any stems. Steam spinach in a large pot with a small amount of water until wilted but still bright green, 2-3 min. Drain and gently squeeze out any water. Coarsely chop. Set aside.
- Meanwhile saute the green onions in a medium saucepan with the 1 Tbsp. butter. Add the flour and cook for 1 min. Slowly add the cream and let heat through. Add the Epicure dip and let simmer slightly to thicken. Add the spinach and toss to coat.
- Serve in a serving dish topped with the crumbled crispy bacon.
Comments & Reviews
Amber @ Mamas Blissful Bites says
I love spinach! It’s by far one of my favorite spring veggies! I can’t wait to read your other posts – Day 5 looks delicious! MUST visit day 1-4! Thank you so much for sharing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Amber!!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I love spinach, and this sounds so delicious!! Definitely trying it out as a side dish soon!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Rachel, I hope you enjoy it.
Marsha says
If you can’t find the Epicure cheese, chive and bacon dip, what can be substituted? Thank you
Noshing with the Nolands says
I would snoop around in your grocery store or a gourmet store for something similar. Epicure products are fabulous though. Are you in Canada?
Kevin says
How much cream goes in?
Noshing with the Nolands says
I am so very sorry for the omission, it is one cup of cream and thank you so much for bringing that to my attention.
uzm musa says
thanks for sharing plz define the some ingredients what is the Epicure Cheese, Chive and Bacon Dip? where is available because from pakistan i little bit understand english plz define the ingredients ?
Noshing with the Nolands says
This is a mix of spices with cheese, chive and bacon flavoring. It can be used as a dip mixed with sour cream and mayonnaise but I used it as flavoring instead.
saraa hussain says
plz define the Epicure Cheese, Chive and Bacon Dip i dont undrstand
Noshing with the Nolands says
This is a mix of spices with cheese, chive and bacon flavoring. It can be used as a dip mixed with sour cream and mayonnaise but I used it as flavoring instead.