CHRISTMAS Circa 60s & 70s KAY'S "RED BOOK" NOLA RECIPES SIDES

Yvonne’s Spinach Casserole

Yvonne’s Spinach Casserole

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages chopped spinach plain
  • 2 packages chopped creamed
  • spinach
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped fine
  • 1 ½ tablespoons flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese cut in match sticks
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Defrost spinach either in the microwave or in hot water. Drain plain spinach well in colander and squeeze out excess water.
  • In saucepan, melt butter, and sauté the onion. Blend in the flour and add the milk slowly, blending well. Add the American cheese (broken in small pieces) and parmesan cheese. Cook over low heat until thickened. Spray a 2 ½ or 3-quart casserole with baking spray. Add the spinach to the casserole dish. Add the cheese sauce, but not too much to make it runny. Poke the cheddar cheese sticks down into the spinach at various places. Smooth the top and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in a 375° oven.
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