{"id":5330,"date":"2006-06-08T13:02:13","date_gmt":"2006-06-08T20:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=5330"},"modified":"2013-11-16T23:49:15","modified_gmt":"2013-11-17T06:49:15","slug":"creamed-swiss-chard-with-bacon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=5330","title":{"rendered":"Creamed Swiss Chard with Bacon"},"content":{"rendered":"

1 large bunch mixed white and yellow swiss chard<\/span><\/p>\n

2 slices thick cut bacon, chopped<\/span><\/p>\n

3 garlic cloves, minced<\/span><\/p>\n

2 T. butter<\/span><\/p>\n

2 T. flour<\/span><\/p>\n

1 c. whole milk<\/span><\/p>\n

Salt, pepper, nutmeg<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Cut the center stems from the swiss chard leaves, and slice into 1\/4-1\/2 inch pieces.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Coarsely chop leaves. Add stems to boiling water and boil for 7 minutes.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Add leaves and boil for an addition 4-5 minutes.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Drain chard, pressing with the back of a spoon to expel as much liquid as possible. Transfer to cutting board and chop into bite size or smaller pieces.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Return emptied pot to the stove and adjust heat to medium high.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Add bacon and saute until almost crisp.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Add garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Add chopped chard and stir to evenly mix.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Remove from heat. Make B\u00c3\u00a9chamel:\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>In a small saucepan, melt butter and add flour.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Mix with a fork break up any chunks and blend until smooth.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Once mixture starts bubbling, cook for 2 minutes, then add milk, whisking until smooth.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Cook until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Remove from heat.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Drizzle enough b\u00c3\u00a9chamel sauce over the chard mixture so that it is well coated, but not so much that the chard is swimming in sauce.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste, and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1 large bunch mixed white and yellow swiss chard 2 slices thick cut bacon, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 T. butter 2 T. flour 1 c. whole milk Salt, pepper, nutmeg \u00c2\u00a0 Bring a large pot of water to a boil.\u00c2\u00a0 Cut the center stems from the swiss chard leaves, and slice into 1\/4-1\/2 inch pieces.\u00c2\u00a0 Coarsely chop leaves. Add stems to boiling water and boil for 7 minutes.\u00c2\u00a0 Add leaves and boil for an addition 4-5 minutes.\u00c2\u00a0 Drain…<\/p>\n

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