Bacon and Parmesan Cheese Sautéed Spinach

Start to finish: 45 minutes
Impresses: 4

Ingredients
4 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 shallot, diced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
5-ounces spinach (or any other green)
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method
Cook bacon in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the pan. Add in butter to melt, followed by shallot. Saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in crushed red pepper and spinach. Cook, stirring constantly, until spinach is wilted and all moisture has evaporated. Stir in ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese and half the bacon. Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining Parmesan cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.