Calhoun's Knoxville Tennessee Spinach Maria Recipe

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Calhoun's Knoxville Tennessee Spinach Maria
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Directions:

  1. Thaw spinach.
  2. Squeeze as much excess water as possible from spinach.
  3. Heat milk and spices in a 4 qt.
  4. Saucepan on medium heat to just below a boil.
  5. Reduce and simmer.
  6. Saute chopped onion in 1 TBSP butter on medium heat for 5-8 minutes.
  7. Add onion to saucepan.
  8. Combine the 5 TBSP melted butter with the flour in a small saucepan.
  9. Mix until completely blended.
  10. Cook on low heat 2-3 minutes.
  11. Add to milk in saucepan and mix.
  12. Continue to cook until sauce thickens.
  13. Cut cheeses into small cubes and add to saucepan.
  14. Continue to mix until all the cheese is completely melted and blended into the sauce.
  15. Be CAREFUL not to BURN the sauce while cheese is melting.
  16. Remove from heat.
  17. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  18. Add drained spinach to cheese sauce and mix till completely blended.
  19. Spoon into a 11x9x2 or large casserole and top with grated Monterey jack cheese.
  20. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
  21. This can be served as a side dish or as an appetizer with tortilla chips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 394.98 Kcal (1654 kJ)
Calories from fat 263.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.25g 45%
Cholesterol 77.32mg 26%
Sodium 727.04mg 30%
Potassium 255.78mg 5%
Total Carbs 12.88g 4%
Sugars 7.01g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.01g 4%
Protein 19.79g 40%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 629.6mg 63%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 196.84 Kcal (824 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.58g 45%
Cholesterol 38.53mg 26%
Sodium 362.33mg 30%
Potassium 127.47mg 5%
Total Carbs 6.42g 4%
Sugars 3.49g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 4%
Protein 9.86g 40%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 19%
Iron 0.4mg 4%
Calcium 313.8mg 63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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