History and Origin of the Recipe
Creamed spinach is a traditional dish in European cuisine, especially popular in France 🇫🇷 and Germany 🇩🇪. But when it arrived in Latin America, it got a tropical twist and even more flavor 😋. In Mexico, for example, it’s common to find versions with bacon 🥓 and mushrooms 🍄, which give it a super tasty touch.

This dish was originally created to make vegetables more appealing, especially for kids and adults who used to make a face at anything green 🫣. But surprise! With a creamy sauce, smoky bacon, and juicy mushrooms… no one can resist! 🤤

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📜 Ingredients (Serves 4)

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• 🥬 500g fresh spinach (frozen works too, but fresh is tastier)

• 🥓 150g bacon, sliced or diced

• 🍄 200g fresh mushrooms, sliced

• 🧅 ½ white onion, finely chopped

• 🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 🧈 2 tbsp butter

• 🥛 250ml cooking cream (heavy cream or table cream)

• 🧀 50g grated Parmesan cheese (optional but 💯 recommended)

• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

• 🌶️ A pinch of nutmeg (optional but fancy)

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🧑‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Wash the spinach with love 💦💚
If using fresh spinach, wash it thoroughly to remove any dirt. Drain and set aside.

2. Fry the bacon 🥓🔥
In a large pan, cook the bacon until golden and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels. Don’t throw out the bacon grease—flavor lives there!

3. Sauté the mushrooms 🍄🧄
In the same pan, using the bacon fat, add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Sauté until golden and fragrant.

4. Add the spinach 🥬✨
Gradually add the spinach (it looks like a lot, but it magically shrinks 🪄). Cook until it wilts and releases its water.

5. Add the butter and cream 🧈🥛
Mix well. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until the cream thickens a bit. 😍

6. Add the bacon and cheese 🧀🥓
Return the crispy bacon to the pan. If desired, add the Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and combined.

7. Serve hot and enjoy 🎉🍽️
Serve as a side dish or a main with bread or rice. Absolutely delicious!

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📊 Nutrition Info (Per Serving, approx.)

🔔 Note: May vary depending on the type of cream, cheese, or bacon used.

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😂 Funny Little Story

When I was a kid, my grandma used to say that if I didn’t eat my spinach, Popeye would come scold me 💪😤. One day, I hid the spinach under my rice… and my dog ate it! 🐶 Turns out he did want to be strong like Popeye. From that day on, my grandma started making spinach with cream and bacon… and I even asked for seconds! 😄

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🥰 Kitchen Love Tips

• Add a splash of white wine 🍷 when sautéing the mushrooms for a fancier flavor.

• No Parmesan? Any melty cheese will do.

• Serve on toasted bread 🥖 for a fancy bruschetta-style dish.

• Vegetarian? 🚫🥓 Swap bacon for toasted nuts—still delicious!

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