Name: Spinach Casserole With Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 pound frozen chopped spinach,; 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 cup milk; 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 ounces); 2 strips bacon, cooked and diced, optional; paprika, for garnish

Spinach Casserole With Cheese Sauce

spinach casserole with hard-boiled eggs and cheese sauce in stainless steel gratin dishes

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Spinach and hard-boiled eggs are baked with a thickened cheddar cheese sauce. Top the casserole with diced crumbled bacon for a smoky flavor.

Author: Diana
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Spinach, Casseroles
Method: Bake

Ingredients

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1 pound frozen chopped spinach,
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
2 strips bacon, cooked and diced, optional
paprika, for garnish

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Instructions

Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze as much moisture out as possible.
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Lightly butter a 1-quart baking dish.
Place the drained spinach in the baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Arrange sliced eggs over spinach.
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; blend in 2 tablespoons flour. Add salt and dry mustard and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly until sauce is thick. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
Pour sauce over spinach and eggs; top with diced bacon, if using. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/spinach-casserole-cheese-sauce/