Spinach Marie Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Thaw spinach & squeeze as much excess water as possible from spinach
• 2. Heat milk and spices in a 4 qt.saucepan on medium heat to just below a boil. Reduce and simmer. NOTE: the spice quantities listed (mustard, garlic, red pepper flakes) give the dish just a "flavor" but little kick. I will usually double the spices for more flavor & heat (it is not too much). If I have a crowd that likes it hot, I will replace the teaspoon measurement with tablespoon for all three spices...at this level you get a slow burn that lingers but isn't a 4-alarm fire.
• 3. Saute chopped onion in 1 TBSP butter on medium heat for 5-8 minutes. Add onion to saucepan.
• 4. Combine the 5 TBSP melted butter with the flour in a small saucepan. Mix until completely blended. Cook on low heat 2-3 minutes. Add to milk in saucepan and mix. Continue to cook until sauce thickens.
• 5. Cut cheeses into small cubes and add to saucepan. Continue to mix until all the cheese is completely melted and blended into the sauce. Be CAREFUL not to BURN the sauce while cheese is melting.
• 6. Remove from heat. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Add drained spinach to cheese sauce and mix till completely blended
• 7. Spoon into a 11x9x2 or large casserole and top with grated Monterey jack cheese. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, until hot and bubbly
• 8. I often like to add a dab of horse radish to indiviual servings...gives it a really nice kick...this way your guests can opt in or out for some heat. Taste it first though, as you may love the kick as it is.

Steps:

• Thaw spinach.
• Squeeze as much excess water as possible from spinach.
• Heat milk and spices in a 4 qt.
• saucepan on medium heat to just below a boil.
• Reduce and simmer.
• Saute chopped onion in 1 TBSP butter on medium heat for 5-8 minutes.
• Add onion to saucepan.
• Combine the 5 TBSP melted butter with the flour in a small saucepan.
• Mix until completely blended.
• Cook on low heat 2-3 minutes.
• Add to milk in saucepan and mix.
• Continue to cook until sauce thickens.
• Cut cheeses into small cubes and add to saucepan.
• Continue to mix until all the cheese is completely melted and blended into the sauce.
• Be CAREFUL not to BURN the sauce while cheese is melting.
• Remove from heat.
• Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
• Add drained spinach to cheese sauce and mix till completely blended.
• Spoon into a 11x9x2 or large casserole and top with grated Monterey jack cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
• This can be served as a side dish or as an appetizer with tortilla chips.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Butter well a 9-inch glass pie plate or a 9-inch square dish.
• Beat the eggs well and beat in the salt, pepper and cream.
• Stir in the spinach and cheese.
• Pour into dish.
• Top with 1/4 to 1 cup of the crumbs and sprinkle generously with paprika.
• Dot the top with 2 tablespoons butter.
• Bake for 35 to 50 minutes (start checking at 35 minutes).
• Don't over-bake.