Sensational Spinach-Bacon Bake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Puffs up while baking to a light topping; with delicious layers of spinach, bacon, and sour cream. A weeknight dinner. From America's Favorite Casseroles with modifications. Note: Time to prepare does not include thawing the spinach. Ingredients:
1/2 lb bacon, slices |
1/4 cup onion, chopped |
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup creme fraiche |
3 eggs, separated |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 dash fresh ground black pepper |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thaw, squeeze dry, and chop |
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs |
1 teaspoon butter, melted |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spray 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels; and crumble.
4. Saute onions in bacon drippings to soften; drain well.
5. Set aside.
6. Combine sour cream, egg yolks, flour and pepper in large bowl; set aside.
7. Beat egg whites in medium bowl with mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
8. Stir 1/4 of whites into sour cream mixture; then fold in remaining whites.
9. Arrange half of spinach in prepared dish. Top with half of sour cream mixture.
10. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese over sour cream mixture.
11. Sprinkle with bacon and onions. Repeat layers, ending with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
12. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle evenly over cheese.
13. Bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until egg mixture is set and top is golden.
14. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing into wedges to serve.
15. Optional: Garnish with chopped chives and/or chopped Roma tomatoes.
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