Scalloped Spinach Casserole |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Rich and creamy scalloped spinach is a natural accompaniment to red meat. Although some recipes omit the bacon, adding pieces of cooked, smoked bacon balances and rounds out the other flavors. Ingredients:
4 slices bacon, chopped |
1 onion, chopped |
2 eggs |
2 cups cooked chopped spinach (2 bunches fresh, or two 10-ounce packages frozen, squeezed dry) |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 1/2 cups milk |
salt and pepper, to taste |
3/4 cup cracker crumb, such as saltines |
2 tablespoons butter |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square, 3-inch deep baking pan or casserole.
2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain off all but 1 Tbls of the bacon grease. Add the onion to skillet and fry until tender but not browned, about 3 minutes.
3. Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then add the spinach, flour and milk; stir until well blended. Add the bacon-onion mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Pour into prepared pan. Cover top with cracker crumbs and dot with butter. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes (begin checking at 15 minutes).
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