Sensational Spinach-Bacon Bake

Puffs up while baking to a light topping; with delicious layers of spinach, bacon, and sour cream. A weeknight dinner. From America's Favorite Casseroles with modifications. Note: Time to prepare does not include thawing the spinach.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bacon, slices
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1  cup sour cream or 1  cup creme fraiche
• 3  eggs, separated
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  dash fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thaw, squeeze dry, and chop
• 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 1  teaspoon butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spray 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels; and crumble.
4. Saute onions in bacon drippings to soften; drain well.
5. Set aside.
6. Combine sour cream, egg yolks, flour and pepper in large bowl; set aside.
7. Beat egg whites in medium bowl with mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
8. Stir 1/4 of whites into sour cream mixture; then fold in remaining whites.
9. Arrange half of spinach in prepared dish. Top with half of sour cream mixture.
10. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese over sour cream mixture.
11. Sprinkle with bacon and onions. Repeat layers, ending with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
12. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle evenly over cheese.
13. Bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until egg mixture is set and top is golden.
14. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing into wedges to serve.
15. Optional: Garnish with chopped chives and/or chopped Roma tomatoes.