Spinach à la Lorraine

A recipe from cooking-ez.com

For 4 people, you will need:

• 1 2 shallots
• 2 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 150 g small pieces of smoked bacon
• 4 250 g cream
• 5 400 g cooked spinach
• 6 salt
• 7 pepper
• Total weight: 880 grams

Times:

Preparation	Cooking	Start to finish
5 min.	30 min.	35 min.

Step by step recipe

1	Prepare and slice 2 shallots. Set aside.
2	In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour in 2 tablespoons oil and when hot, add 150 g small pieces of smoked bacon. Toast, stirring occasionally.
3	Add the shallots and cook for 1 minute with the bacon, stirring constantly.
4	Add 250 g cream, salt and mix well. Bring to the boil, and check seasoning.
5	Add 400 g cooked spinach, stir well and turn down the heat. Let the cream reduce gently to your liking, then check the seasoning again.
6	Your spinach à la Lorraine is ready.

Remarks

Smoked bacon isn't absolutely essential, but it's much better.
You can add a few toasted croutons just before serving.

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