Spinach Loaf

Name: Spinach Loaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted; 1/4-1/2 cup milk; 5 eggs; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon lemon-flavored pepper; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Submitted by Bren_in_L.R.

"Another recipe clipped from a magazine years ago and found in an old recipe box. A nice side dish."

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Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂ cup milk
5 eggs
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon lemon-flavored pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon nutmeg

directions

Saute bacon and onion together until bacon is done; remove from pan and set aside.
Add butter to pan drippings, melt it, then add flour, stirring over moderate heat.
Squeeze liquid from defrosted spinach into a measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 3/4 cup. Stir into flour mixture; continue stirring until mixture thickens.
Add spinach and remove from heat.
Combine eggs and remaining ingredients in a bowl; beat well. Add to cream sauce mixture. At this point, the recipe can be refrigerated and baked later.
Pour spinach into a buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole and bake 50-60 minutes in a preheated 375* oven.
Serve immediately, sprinkling reserved bacon and onion on top.
Variations: Bake in a well-greased loaf pan, arranging 4-6 hard cooked eggs down the center. Or, bake in a well-greased loaf pan; when baked, turn off heat and allow spinach loaf to sit for 10 minutes in oven. Un-mold; slice; add cheese slices between loaf slices, sprinkling with bacon and onion. Return to oven and bake just until edges of cheese melt.

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Bren_in_L.R.

Little Rock, Arkansas

I am now semi-retired and an Empty Nester. I try to focus on lighter dishes for day to day menus. I still like to explore new food ideas. I look for smaller quantity dishes now. I am not vegetarian but I cook with more vegetables than meat now. I enjoy sharing desserts with family and my co-workers.

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