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    Creamed Spinach Casserole


    Source of Recipe


    Karlette 2011

    List of Ingredients




    Creamed Spinach Casserole


    3 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed
    1 cup low-fat milk
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper
    1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
    1 cup extra sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
    1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
    3 large egg whites

    Recipe



    Preheat oven to 350°F.

    Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

    Press spinach in a mesh strainer to get out as much moisture as possible.

    Pulse in a food processor until very finely chopped.

    Combine milk, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a large saucepan.

    Cook over medium heat, whisking, until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes.

    Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar, cottage cheese and the spinach.

    Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer, slowly increasing the speed, until they begin to foam.

    Continue to beat until the whites hold their shape; do not overbeat. (You’ll know they are ready when you lift the beaters out and the peak doesn’t flop over.)

    Gently fold the whites into the spinach mixture with a rubber spatula until uniform. (It’s OK if a few white streaks remain.)

    Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

    Bake for 35 minutes.

    Top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar; continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

    Let stand for 5 minutes.

 

 

 


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