Spinach Casserole
Baked spinach casserole is a slightly spicy, creamy, cheesy side dish. A great dish to serve during the holidays!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 10 oz frozen chopped spinach
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups grated Sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Thaw spinach and squeeze dry, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Melt butter over low heat in saucepan.
- Add onion and saute, stirring often for 2 minutes.
- Stir in flour, stirring until absorbed.
- Stir in liquid from spinach and milk.
- Stir over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add spices, spinach, and cheese.
- Combine well and place in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
If you do not like spicy foods feel free to leave out the cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8775IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 1.6mg