Creamed Spinach

Directions

1. 1
   Steam spinach until tender and set aside to cool in a colander placed over a bowl to catch any excess moisture.
2. 2
   (Steaming preserves vitamins, so since it cooks quickly, be careful to avoid overcooking the spinach, which will negate that advantage.)
3. 3
   Cook bacon until crispy in a saute pan and remove to paper toweling to drain and cool.
4. 4
   Pour most of the fat out of the pan and add the cream to the same pan over low heat, allowing to reduce by about one-third.
5. 5
   While the cream is reducing, finely chop the now cooled spinach, and return it briefly to the colander placed over a bowl.
6. 6
   Cut the bacon strips into 1/4-inch pieces.
7. 7
   Whisk the Parmesan into the reduced cream, and season with pepper.
8. 8
   Since the cheese will add saltiness, add salt only if needed.
9. 9
   Fold the well-drained spinach and bacon into the sauce.
10. 10
    Transfer to a serving dish.