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October 3, 2011
Creamed Spinach Casserole
Vegetable Favorites
Prep time:
15 mins.Bake Time:
15 minutes“Both kids and grown-ups will eat their spinachwhen it’s baked in a creamy sauce with onions,cheese and crunchy croutons.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced white onion (about1 medium)
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 2 packages (14–16 oz. each) frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup herb-seasoned croutons, coarsely crushed
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt the butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4–6 minutes.
2
Stir in the flour until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
3
Remove from heat and stir in the salt, pepper, Gruyère and spinach. Spoon the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
4
Sprinkle with the croutons. Bake until heated through, 15–20 minutes.
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Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
This tasty vegetable side dish goes great with roast chicken, creamy mashed potatoes and corn bread.
Great Ideas
Great Ideas
• Vary the flavor by using shallots, green onions or red onion in placeof the white onion.
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