Au Gratin Spinach 'n' Pork |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This dish is nice and rich, which makes it a good choice when you crave comfort food. It's a complete family meal all by itself. With rolls and a salad, it's perfect company casserole.Sandy Szwarc, Albuquerque, New Mexico Ingredients:
2 large onions, sliced |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 tablespoon butter |
2 bacon strips, diced |
1 pound pork chop suey meat |
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded swiss cheese, divided |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, saute onions in oil and butter until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain.
2. In the drippings, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink. Add spinach and garlic; cook and stir for 6 minutes or until heated through. Drain thoroughly. Stir in the lemon peel, fennel seed, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup Swiss cheese and bacon.
3. Place half of the onions in a greased 1-qt. baking dish; top with pork mixture and remaining onions (dish will be full). Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining Swiss cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until pork is tender and cheese is melted. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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