Scalloped Spinach Casserole

Name: Scalloped Spinach Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 eggs; 2 cups cooked chopped spinach (2 bunches fresh, or two 10-ounce packages frozen, squeezed dry); 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; salt and pepper, to taste; 3/4 cup cracker crumb, such as saltines; 2 tablespoons butter

Submitted by Judith N.

"Rich and creamy scalloped spinach is a natural accompaniment to red meat. Although some recipes omit the bacon, adding pieces of cooked, smoked bacon balances and rounds out the other flavors."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 eggs
2 cups cooked chopped spinach (2 bunches fresh, or two 10-ounce packages frozen, squeezed dry)
2 tablespoons flour
1 ¹⁄₂ cups milk
salt and pepper, to taste
³⁄₄ cup cracker crumb, such as saltines
2 tablespoons butter

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square, 3-inch deep baking pan or casserole.
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain off all but 1 Tbls of the bacon grease. Add the onion to skillet and fry until tender but not browned, about 3 minutes.
Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then add the spinach, flour and milk; stir until well blended. Add the bacon-onion mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour into prepared pan. Cover top with cracker crumbs and dot with butter. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 to 30 minutes (begin checking at 15 minutes).