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Creamed Spinach & Bacon Bake

Created by KittenCal on May 2, 2014

1/2 pound bacon (cooked until crisp then chopped)
1 package (300 gram) frozen spinach (thawed under hot water then squeeze dry)
5 tablespoons butter (or use the bacon grease from the bacon it must be at least 5 tablespoons)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt

1 can (10 ounce) sliced mushrooms, drained (or use fresh sauteed sliced mushroomed)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ( use 4 tablespoons for a thicker sauce)
2 cups 18% cereal cream ( or use half and half cream)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded (divided)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper ( or to taste)

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Butter an 9-inch or an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
Step 3: In a medium saucepan melt 5 tablespoons butter or bacon grease over medium heat; add in onions and saute for about 4 minutes (or until soft). Add in garlic, mushrooms, cooked bacon, cayenne pepper and seasoned salt, saute for 1 minute.
Step 4: Add in flour and stir with a wooden spoon and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
Step 5: Reduce the heat to low and add in the spinach and stir until combined and mixed into the cream sauce.
Step 6: Mix in the cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; stir until the cheese has melted.
Step 7: Season with black pepper to taste.
Step 8: Transfer to prepared baking dish.
Step 9: Sprinkle with 1/3 cup or more of Parmesan cheese.
Step 10: Bake for about 25 minutes or until browned on top and bubbly.
Step 11: Let sit for 20 minutes before spooning out of the baking dish --- this only gets better the longer you leave it sit, but you won't be able to keep your spoon out of the dish lol!.