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Spinach with cheese in casserole dish.
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5 from 3 votes

Spinach Casserole

Baked spinach casserole is a slightly spicy, creamy, cheesy side dish. A great dish to serve during the holidays!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spinach
Servings: 8
Author: Heather

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