Jalapeño Spinach Recipe

Name: Jalapeño Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Vegetable:; 2 packages frozen chopped spinach; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 1/2 (one-half) cup evaporated milk; 1/2 (one-half) cup spinach liquid, reserved from cooking; 1/2 (one-half) teaspoon salt; 3/4 (three-quarters) teaspoon celery salt; 3/4 (three-quarters) teaspoon garlic salt; 4 ounces jalapeno cheese cut into small cubes; red pepper to taste (cayenne); one teaspoon Worcester sauce; approx 3 tbs flour (to thicken the white cheese sauce); For the Topping:; buttered bread crumbs, parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

For the Vegetable:
2 packages frozen chopped spinach
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 (one-half) cup evaporated milk
1/2 (one-half) cup spinach liquid, reserved from cooking
1/2 (one-half) teaspoon salt
3/4 (three-quarters) teaspoon celery salt
3/4 (three-quarters) teaspoon garlic salt
4 ounces jalapeno cheese cut into small cubes
red pepper to taste (cayenne)
one teaspoon Worcester sauce
approx 3 tbs flour (to thicken the white cheese sauce)
For the Topping:
buttered bread crumbs, parmesan cheese

1
Cook the frozen spinach until tender but not overdone. Drain and reserve the liquid.
2
Melt the butter over low heat.
3
Add the flour and stir gently until blended but not brown.
4
Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is soft but not brown.
5
Slowly add the spinach liquid stirring to avoid lumps.
6
Add the milk, stirring gently until thickened.
7
Add the seasonings and the cheese that has been cubed into small pieces.
8
Stir until the cheese is melted and well combined with the spinach.
9
Put into a buttered casserole and top with buttered bread crumbs or Parmesan cheese and paprika.
10
Note: The spinach is improved by keeping in overnight in the refrigerator.
11
Serve warm or at room temperature.
12
Hint: When doubling the recipe, adjust the liquid making sure it is not too thin.
13
Do not use too high a heat or sauce will curdle.

282

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Vegetable:, 2 packages frozen chopped spinach, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Jalapeño Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jalapeño Spinach

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