Pernod Creamed Spinach Casserole |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a luscious variation of a standard creamed spinach. It is full-flavored and mouthwatering. A more classic version would be to leave out the mushrooms. Ingredients:
3 lbs fresh spinach, washed, cooked, drained, and chopped |
3 cups chicken stock |
6 slices bacon, crumbled |
4 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup onion, finely minced |
1/2 cup celery, finely minced |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/2 cup sour cream |
1 ounce pernod |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
seasoned dry bread crumb |
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced |
paprika |
Directions:
1. Cook spinach in chicken stock. Drain well and chop.
2. In a heavy skillet, cook bacon, drain fat and set aside.
3. In same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions, celery, garlic and mushrooms until soft and tender.
4. Add spinach, after pressing out as much liquid as possible; stir in crumbled bacon, lemon juice, sour cream, Pernod, salt, pepper, Tabasco, sugar and blend well.
5. Place in a casserole dish, top with breadcrumbs and sliced boiled eggs. Dust with paprika, pass under broiler until browned.
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