Creamed Spinach with Jalapenos (Cooks.com)
Submitted by: BAJATHECAT Rated: 4 out of 5 by 24 members Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour Ready In: 1 Hour 15 Minutes Yields: 4 servings
"You'll love this lightly breaded cheese and spinach dish!"
INGREDIENTS:
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
1/4 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
2/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Butter a small casserole dish.
2.Place the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in the microwave 5 minutes on High, until heated through. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
3.Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the bread crumbs until coated. Remove from heat, and set aside.
4.Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Mix in onion and garlic, and cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in reserved spinach liquid, evaporated milk, cheese, and jalapeno. Season with celery salt and pepper. Mix in the spinach. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with bread crumbs.
5.Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.
Grandma's Spinach Soufflé Bake (Cooks.com)
Submitted by: FRKLS4D Rated: 3 out of 5 by 2 members Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 10 Minutes Yields: 6 servings
"Spinach combined with two types of cheese, seasoned with nutmeg and baked to create this simple side dish. The whole family will enjoy eating spinach this way."
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup cottage cheese
1-1/2 eggs, beaten
1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 teaspoon salt 1
/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease sides and bottom of an 8 inch square baking dish.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese and eggs. Stir in spinach, salt, nutmeg, and 11/4 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese. Mix until well blended. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
3.Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until firm. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Spinach Pancakes (Cooks.com)
Submitted by: BOBSDEAFSISTER Rated: 4 out of 5 by 30 members Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 20 Minutes Yields: 4 servings "Simple spices, eggs, flour, and spinach are used to make these spinach cakes pan-fried in a small amount of olive oil until crisped and browned. These make a quick and tasty side dish, and are a great way to add veggies to your meals."
INGREDIENTS:
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium bowl, mix together flour and eggs. Stir in spinach, and season with salt and pepper to taste and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Drop spinach mixture into the oil by the spoonful, and flatten into patties. Cook until browned on both sides. Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.
