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By adding the nutmeg, lemon juice & zest really helped this spinich dish. I used 6 strips of bacon. I may add a little more garlic next time but it would not be necessary. We just like garlic.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"02\/17\/2013 10:30","GUID":"fc532a5713234c17afb174295e92b2a6","MemberId":4288906,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"rebelwithoutaclue","SubmittedDate":"02\/17\/2013 10:30"},{"Comment":"
I've made a similar creamed spinach without the bacon and adding a pinch of nutmeg. The spice seems to bring out more flavor.<\/p>
Another good addition would be a little lemon juice and zest. Here, also, I'd leave out the bacon. It would be healthier that way also.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"07\/05\/2010 21:32","GUID":"F2EC57DAF5D842FD8CFF0297EB87EC36","MemberId":1839059,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"BMenz","SubmittedDate":"07\/05\/2010 21:32"},{"Comment":"
Sounded good, but the flavors all together were just O.K. Would I make it again, probably not.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"03\/23\/2009 06:19","GUID":"32712638C8D04A4185CE5AF8F889309D","MemberId":1584655,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"linsvin","SubmittedDate":"03\/23\/2009 06:18"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Creamed Spinach with Bacon"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n