Cheese And Spinach CasseroleCheese and spinach casserole may be a side dish, but it packs a punch. In order to understand the importance of this food category, you have to know that side dishes are very important to overall mealtime. You may be aware that the main dish always gets the attention, but where would that tasty roast be without the potatoes and carrots that bring out its flavor.
Great vegetable casseroles really do make the difference when you are adding just the right ingredients. When you add fresh spinach and cheddar cheese to this cheese and spinach casserole recipe you know that your family will dig right in and eat it up.
You probably already know this, but it always bears repeating, when you have this recipe on the menu, just like other casseroles, you can make it up the night before and pop it into the oven when you get home from work or your daily travels to have it ready for dinner on time with little work at all. This is just another reason adding as many casseroles to your family's diet is just the right thing to do. All you need to add is a fresh salad and some crusty bread and your meal is complete.
INGREDIANTS
3 tbsp butter (melted) 2 packages of fresh baby spinach (9oz each) 1/4 cupflour (all purpose) 1 cup cheddar cheese (shedded) 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp nutmeg (ground) 4 large eggs (beaten) 1 cup milk 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
1. Set oven to 350f and spray a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking sray. Place fresh spinach into large collender and pour boiling water over them to wilt and then drain. 2. In a large bowl toss wilted spinach with flour, cheese, salt and pepper, and nutmeg. Then place into caserole dish. Mix eggs and milk together and pour over spinach mixture. 3. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until set. Mix together breadcrumbs and melted butter and sprinkle over casserole and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until breadcrumbs are crispy.
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