Creamed Spinach Berghoff–Chicago

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Creamed Spinach Berghoff--Chicago

by The Chefin Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

218

Sugar

Fat

19g

Creamed Spinach Berghoff--Chicago is a flavorful side dish that is a staple in many North American households. This variant of creamed spinach is a classic recipe from the Berghoff Restaurant in Chicago. The addition of bacon and nutmeg gives it a unique taste that sets it apart from other creamed spinach recipes. This dish is perfect for serving as a side with a hearty meat dish or as a standalone vegetarian option.

Instructions

1.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spinach and cook for 1 minute. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Squeeze spinach in your hands to remove any excess liquid and roughly chop.
2.	In a large skillet, cook onion in butter over medium heat until softened.
3.	Add the minced bacon and cook until crisp and browned.
4.	Sprinkle flour over onion mixture and stir to combine.
5.	Slowly add scalded cream, whisking constantly.
6.	Add nutmeg, then stir in chopped spinach and heat through.
7.	Season with salt, to taste. Serve immediately.

PROS

Creamed Spinach Berghoff–Chicago is a tasty and creamy side dish that pairs well with many different main courses.
It is an easy dish to make, and the use of scalded cream gives it a rich and smooth texture.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in fat and calories due to the use of butter and bacon.
It may not be suitable for those on a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is a healthy and nutrient-rich vegetable that is loaded with vitamins and minerals. It is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate. Spinach is also a good source of iron and antioxidants. The use of scalded cream in this dish adds calcium to the recipe.

	1 lb spinach , trimmed and well-washed
	1 onion , minced
	2 tablespoons unsalted butter
	3 slices bacon , minced
	2 tablespoons flour
	1 cup half-and-half cream , scalded
	1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg , freshly grated , to taste
	salt