Spinach Loaf

Submitted by Orea9649

"This is a long time family favorite, adapted from the "More With Less" cookbook. Good as a side dish or light main course."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced (optional but recommended)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 2 eggs, beaten

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Thaw spinach or cook in microwave according to package directions. Squeeze dry over the sink.
3. Make a white sauce, sautéing onion and garlic, if using, in butter to start.
4. Stir in the flour and cook a few minutes more, then add milk and simmer, stirring, until it thickens.
5. Combine spinach, white sauce, seasonings, and beaten eggs.
6. Pour into greased 8 or 9” square casserole.
7. Bake 35-40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.