Creamed Spinach with Bacon, Cheese and Onion

{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Recipe","name":"Creamed Spinach with Bacon, Cheese and Onion","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"creativecook"},"datePublished":"2019-05-02 10:47:16","image":"","description":"A tasty, easy to make side dish that is healthy and you can adjust it per your taste.","recipeYield":"5 servings","recipeIngredient":["1\/4 cup diced onion","1 clove garlic (minced)","1 Tablespoon butter (margarine can be used, but butter is best)","1 Tblespoon all-purpose flour","1 1\/4 cups fat-free half-and-half (full fat can be used if desired)","4 ounces fat-free cream cheese (cubed, full fat can be used if desired)","3\/4 teaspoon salt (adjust as desired)","1\/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg","1\/8 teaspoon ground black pepper","1\/2 cup bacon pieces (fried and drained - adjust amount as desired)","1\/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated or shredded - block is best - coat grater with cooking oil first and the cheese will not stick)","1 pkg. 16 oz. thawed and squeezed dry (a potato ricer works well for this, or press firmly in a drainer or colander)","1 Tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese (This is for topping garnish)"],"recipeInstructions":["In a large nonstick skillet (fry pan) saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in half-and-half until blended. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 2 mintues or until slightly thickened. \r\nAdd the cream cheese, salt, nutmeg, bacon and pepper, stirring until cream cheese is melted. Stir in spinach and 1\/4 cup Parmesan cheese; heat through. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.\r\nServe immediately."],"recipeCategory":["Side dish"]}