Fried Spinach

Rating: 3.83 stars
42 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 14
  • 4 star values: 16
  • 3 star values: 7
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 4

Frying spinach is the only way I can get my family to eat it This recipe is seriously savory!

By Carla

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Place spinach in a large skillet.

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  • Whisk egg, milk and bacon bits together in a small bowl, then pour mixture into the skillet with spinach. Cook over a medium-low heat; stirring frequently until most of the moisture is absorbed into the spinach. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
58 calories; protein 5.3g 11% DV; carbohydrates 3.7g 1% DV; fat 3g 5% DV; cholesterol 52.6mg 18% DV; sodium 109.8mg 4% DV. Full Nutrition
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CURSEDTHING
Rating: 4 stars
07/24/2003
This was easy and delicious. I used thawed frozen spinach and added a Tbls of garlic and a little crushed red pepper. My family normally won't touch spinach and they asked second helpings! Read More
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SOUTHERN_GAL12000
Rating: 3 stars
02/02/2008
It was just alright but very easy. I like spinach but usually use fresh or frozen but I had a can of spinach that I needed to use. I wanted spinach and mushrooms which I have a great recipe for but didn't have any mushrooms so I picked this recipe because I had everything it called for. I followed the recipe but after tasting I had to add garlic powder and salt and pepper and extra bacon bits for more flavor. DH said "eh" when I asked him how he liked it and he usually likes everything I make. Might try it with more egg and more bacon and seasonings. And besides it's not really "fried" since there is no butter or oil. It's more like sauteed in it's own water. Read More
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(8)
42 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 14
  • 4 star values: 16
  • 3 star values: 7
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 4
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CURSEDTHING
Rating: 4 stars
07/24/2003
This was easy and delicious. I used thawed frozen spinach and added a Tbls of garlic and a little crushed red pepper. My family normally won't touch spinach and they asked second helpings! Read More
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(19)
LREYNAL
Rating: 5 stars
09/20/2004
I've been making this for many years. My mother raised us on it I've raise my kids on it. We typically don't add the bacon though. Friends would come and see me making it and look as if I'd lost my mind. But once they tried it....Anyway I'm glad to see some one post this. It's different but worth a try. Read More
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(13)
GRRREMLYN
Rating: 4 stars
07/24/2003
A good way for me to get both my eggs and spinach. Made it without bacon and it was a wonderful side dish. Added some hot pepper sauce and worcester sauce. Read More
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TNFRENCH
Rating: 4 stars
04/14/2004
Great idea! I didn't have the bacon bits on hand but can't wait to try it with them next time. I used frozen spinach added a bit of worchestire and balsamic vinegar and in the egg mixture added some onion powder garlic salt and pepper. I also sauteed some minced garlic for a few seconds prior to adding the spinach. Quick and easy and love the texture! Read More
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SOUTHERN_GAL12000
Rating: 3 stars
02/02/2008
It was just alright but very easy. I like spinach but usually use fresh or frozen but I had a can of spinach that I needed to use. I wanted spinach and mushrooms which I have a great recipe for but didn't have any mushrooms so I picked this recipe because I had everything it called for. I followed the recipe but after tasting I had to add garlic powder and salt and pepper and extra bacon bits for more flavor. DH said "eh" when I asked him how he liked it and he usually likes everything I make. Might try it with more egg and more bacon and seasonings. And besides it's not really "fried" since there is no butter or oil. It's more like sauteed in it's own water. Read More
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wicca
Rating: 3 stars
01/11/2005
This reminds me a bit of the San Francisco dish called "Joe's Special". It contains crumbled browned beef sauteed onions and mushrooms spinach (frozen - thawed and squeezed) and eggs. Delicious! Read More
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thequeen01
Rating: 4 stars
05/30/2011
This was great as a basic recipe we added alot of ingredients after reading the reviews and it was amazing! I sauteed onion garlic and mushrooms first and then added the following to the milk/egg mixture: red pepper flakes Worcestershire sauce and cajun seasoning. I also used thawed frozen spinach instead of canned. I know I changed alot but this really is a great starter recipe that can be accommodated to any taste and we (who are not spinach eaters) really enjoyed it. Read More
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ESCOTT81
Rating: 4 stars
01/02/2004
This recipe was good but I was a little disappointed because it wasn t what I expected. I thought it would a lot more different then it actually was. It tasted exactly like spinach cooked the normal way. The texture was different though; it was more spongy then normal spinach. Don t get me wrong it was very good and I will make it again. Thanks for sharing this tasty recipe! Read More
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christa
Rating: 5 stars
05/19/2004
Very good! Reminded me of "green eggs" (as in "Green Eggs and Ham"). Had similar texture to scrambled eggs. Very unexpected but very good. I'd like to try it again but add more garlic and maybe even some mushrooms! This would make an "eggcellent" Brunch dish. Read More
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