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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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If you are a spinach lover you will really enjoy these, I like to add on some shredded cheese on top after baking but that is only optional. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter |
3 eggs |
1 cup flour |
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste) |
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional or to taste) |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese |
3 green onions, chopped (optional) |
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) |
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste) |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese or 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, well drained, squeeze out any excess moisture with hands |
2 -3 tablespoons melted butter |
grated parmesan cheese (any amount desired) |
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or 1 cup mozzarella cheese (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3. Place the butter in the prepared baking dish, and melt in the oven; remove pan and set aside.
4. In a large bowl beat the eggs thoroughly.
5. Blend in flour, half and half, cayenne, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese seasoning salt, black pepper and baking powder.
6. Add in 2-1/2 cups grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese, green onion and spinach; mix well.
7. Spoon the mixture into baking dish on top of the melted butter, and level off.
8. Drizzle the top with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
9. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
10. Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown and set.
11. Remove from oven, and cool for 40-45 minutes.
12. If desired you may sprinkle about 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese immediately after baking.
13. Cut into squares.
14. Note: these squares freeze very well.
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