Craving for a simple yet delectable side dish to complement your main course? Look no further than wilted spinach with bacon! This classic culinary delight offers an exquisite blend of flavors and textures that will transform your meal into a memorable experience. Discover the art of creating this time-honored dish with our comprehensive guide, where we provide step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and variations to suit your preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as you learn to prepare this versatile side that will elevate any dining occasion.
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WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING
Warm crispy bacon is the star of this simple spinach salad. We upped the ante with tender mushrooms, fresh red onion and hard-boiled eggs for a hearty salad your whole family can enjoy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
- Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
- Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
- Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.
SAUTEED SPINACH WITH BACON AND ONIONS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saute pan, melt the bacon grease over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and stir to cook until the onions are very soft, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and stir; add the spinach and toss it around, cooking until it's just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately so the spinach is wilted but not soggy.
WILTED SPINACH WITH BACON
Make and share this Wilted Spinach With Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Phil 420
Categories Spinach
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- First you will need to cut up 1/2lb. of bacon and fry until just done. You can use a shears to cut the bacon into 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces.
- Remove the bacon and add the red onion and chopped garlic saute` for about two minutes. Add about 2lbs. of Spinach fresh baby spinach will work the best now add about 2 tablespoons of vinegar and just cook until the spinach is wilted and serve.
WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM APPLE CIDER AND BACON DRESSING
Categories Salad Fruit Juice Appetizer Quick & Easy Apple Bacon Spinach Fall Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning it, until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain, and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the shallot and the apple over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute, add the vinegar, the cider, and salt and pepper to taste, and boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Whisk in the mustard, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl toss the spinach with the warm dressing until it is just wilted and sprinkle the salad with the bacon.
SAUTEED SPINACH WITH BACON
The bacon gives a nice salty crunch and flavor to this side dish of spinach.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon, leaving fat in skillet; drain on a paper towel. Set aside.
- Increase heat to high; fill skillet with as much spinach as will fit. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing spinach and adding more as it wilts (it may take up to 2 minutes to fit it all). Continue to cook until tender, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Tilt skillet to drain water from spinach (using slotted spoon or a spatula to hold spinach back). Mix in vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with crispy bacon.
WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON
This is a great summer salad. Actually our spinach is already up and we have had 2 batches of this already.
Provided by Darlene Summers
Categories Spinach
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fry bacon till crispy.
- Remove from pan and set aside to cool.
- Pour all but 3 or 4 tablespoons of bacon grease from pan.
- Into the bacon grease, stir the dry mustard, oil, vinegar and onion salt.
- Heat to boiling.
- Toss spinach leaves in dressing to coat.
- Place in salad bowls and serve immediately with crumbled bacon sprinkled over top of each salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 139.6, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.3
WILTED SPINACH SALAD
An interesting salad that is definitely not low cal! Very popular as a side dish or a meal with my family and friends.
Provided by CHPBD
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 6 eggs in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring water to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside, reserving approximately 1/2 cup of drippings in the skillet.
- In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and green onions.
- Heat the reserved drippings over low heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 remaining eggs, sugar, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar. Add to warm grease, and whisk for about a minute, until thickened. Pour at once over spinach, add crumbled bacon, and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped egg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 206.5 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 568.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
WILTED SPINACH SALAD AND BACON VINAIGRETTE
Fresh baby spinach, sliced mushrooms, and boiled eggs are topped with a hot bacon vinaigrette with caramelized onions. Very satisfying and earthy! This is also great topped with grape tomatoes for a little tart pop reminiscent of a nice BLT.
Provided by savvyminx
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving about 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet. Crumble bacon.
- Heat reserved bacon drippings over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot bacon drippings until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Combine vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar and salt are dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add bacon and onion and simmer over low heat until dressing is blended, 3 minutes.
- Mix spinach, mushrooms, and eggs together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over spinach mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 978.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 189.8 mg, Fat 71.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 2326.9 mg, Sugar 60.7 g
WILTED SPINACH AND FETA SALAD WITH OPTIONAL BACON
This mouth-watering vegetarian wilted spinach salad boasts baby spinach tossed with sauteed red onions, melty feta, olive oil, vinegar, and hard-boiled eggs. Meat-eaters can top theirs with bacon.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add spinach to a large bowl.
- Heat two tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high. Add onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened and some bits are brown, about 7 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat. Pour onions over spinach. Top with egg.
- Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to skillet and stir in the feta cheese. Stir in unheated skillet until the cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour the cheese mixture over the salad. Toss thoroughly to coat and wilt the spinach slightly.
- Divide between four plates. Top individual servings with chopped bacon if desired.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful dish, use thick-cut bacon.
- If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
- Be careful not to overcook the spinach, as it will become mushy.
- Serve the wilted spinach immediately, as it will lose its vibrant color if it sits for too long.
- Garnish the dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon for an extra touch of flavor.
Conclusion:
Wilted spinach with bacon is a classic side dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a great way to add a healthy dose of leafy greens to your meal, and the bacon adds a smoky, savory flavor that complements the spinach perfectly. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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