Description
Indulge in a delicious Creamed Spinach Bake, inspired by the beloved Longhorn Steakhouse. This rich and creamy side dish features fresh spinach enveloped in a velvety sauce, topped with a crispy layer of Turkey Bacon for that perfect crunch. Ideal for holiday gatherings or a comforting weeknight family meal, this recipe is quick to prepare and effortlessly customizable. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a dish that’s sure to impress both guests and loved ones alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/8 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
- 1.5 cups half & half
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups parmesan cheese (divided)
- 16 ounces fresh spinach leaves (or 1 box frozen leaf spinach)
- 5 strips crispy Turkey Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In an oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to make a roux, then gradually whisk in heavy cream and half & half until thickened.
- Mix in one cup of parmesan cheese until smooth; adjust consistency if needed.
- Incorporate fresh spinach until wilted.
- Top with remaining parmesan cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish with 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: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg