Bacon Spinach And Cream Potatoes Recipes

SPINACH-BACON MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 to 20 min. or until tender.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add garlic to drippings in skillet; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Add spinach; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or just until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat. Crumble bacon; stir into spinach mixture.
• Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add cream cheese spread; mash potato mixture. Stir in spinach mixture.

BACON-SPINACH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Sauté bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; drain bacon on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Boil potatoes and garlic(if not already roasted) in a large pot of salted water until potatoes are tender when pierced, about 15 minutes.
• Just before draining, stir in spinach to wilt.
• Drain potatoes, garlic(if you use the roasted - add it now), and spinach; return to pot and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.
• Add cream cheese, cream, butter, and bacon.
• Coarsely crush potatoes with a masher; season with salt and crushed red pepper flakes.

SPINACH AND BACON BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 190c.
• Pierce the potatoes a couple of times, then bake in oven for 1 hour or until tender.
• Meanwhile cook the bacon in a pan until crispy, then add the spinach and cook a couple of minutes more to dry it out.
• Place spinach and bacon in a bowl.
• Allow the cooked potatoes to cool a little, then split lengthways into two halves.
• Scoop the flesh from the potatoes into the bowl with the bacon and spinach; Leave a bit of flesh in the shell to support it.
• Add the sour cream and mash until smoothish.
• Add the sliced green onions and season with salt and pepper; stir through.
• Divide the mixture and fill the potato shells with it; sprinkle a talespoon of parmesan cheese over each.
• Bake in the oven for a further 20 minutes or until well heated through and the cheese browned.

CREAMED SPINACH WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cook 3 slices chopped bacon in a saucepan until crisp. Remove; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add 1 chopped small onion and 1 minced garlic clove,; cook 3 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk,; season with salt and nutmeg,. Cook until thickened, 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded gruyere,, 1 pound thawed frozen chopped spinach, (squeezed dry) and the bacon. Cook 2 minutes.

BACON SPINACH AND CREAM POTATOES

Steps:

• Dice potatoes, place in pot and cover with water.
• Bring to a boil, add salt to water.
• Cook until tender (10-15 min.).
• In a small skillet over medium heat, add bacon and brown (7-8 minutes).
• Add onions, cook until soft (5 more minutes).
• Drain potatoes and return to pot.
• Add bacon and onions, and defrosted/drained spinach; mash to combine.
• Add cream and EVOO; mash until smooth.
• Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Enjoy.

CHEESY BACON SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling water 8 to 10 min. or just until tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook 5 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add spinach; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or just until wilted. Remove from heat.
• Stir bacon into sauce. Layer half each of the potatoes, sauce and cheese in 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; repeat layers. Cover.
• Bake 45 min. to 1 hour or until heated through, uncovering after 30 min.

FRIED EGGS WITH NEW POTATOES, BACON AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Steam potatoes on rack over boiling water until just tender, about 9 minutes. Meanwhile, cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour drippings into small bowl; reserve.
• Heat 1 tablespoon drippings in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon vinegar, salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon drippings and garlic to skillet. Stir 30 seconds. Add spinach; toss until wilted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon vinegar, salt and pepper. Divide between 2 plates; top with potatoes. Cover loosely with foil. Add remaining drippings to skillet. Drop in eggs, cover and fry. Arrange eggs atop potatoes. Sprinkle with bacon.