Warm Dressing for Spinach Recipe

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This tangy-sweet dressing is perfect for large gatherings. Keep it warm in a crockpot or slow-cooker. I like serving it over dandelion or spinach salad, and I also like it mixed in with mashed potatoes. Just a little gives a lot of flavor. —Victoria Hahn Northampton, Pennsylvania

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Warm Dressing for Spinach Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 35-52 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups cold water
1 cup cider vinegar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
Torn fresh spinach, sliced fresh mushrooms and salad croutons
1 package (1 pound) sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
Stir a small amount of hot dressing into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
Serve immediately over spinach with mushrooms and croutons; sprinkle with bacon. Or transfer dressing to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker and keep warm on low. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 6-1/2 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 50 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 85 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Warm Dressing for Spinach in Taste of Home February/March 2007, p39