Spinach-Cheese Bake

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 12

You can assemble the spinach and cheese casserole in less than 10 minutes by using preshredded cheeses. Pair this dish with fresh berry salad and mini muffins for a lovely Mother's Day or graduation brunch.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter, melted

cooking spray

2 (6-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach

1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded monterey jack cheese

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 3/4 ounces)

1 1/2 cups fat-free milk

1 cup egg substitute

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoons dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Pour the butter into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; tilt dish to coat. Place spinach evenly in bottom of dish; sprinkle evenly with cheeses.
3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. Pour milk mixture over cheese. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

By RecipeOfHealth.com