Rich Spinach Casserole

Name: Rich Spinach Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained; 2 cups 4% cottage cheese; 1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta); 3/4 cup egg substitute; 2 tablespoons butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt

"I found this recipe in an old slow cooker cookbook," recalls Vioda Geyer of Uhrichsville, Ohio. "When I took the side dish to our church sewing circle, it was a big hit."

Ingredients

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
3/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 hours or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 162 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.

Originally published as Rich Spinach Casserole in Quick Cooking March/April 2004

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wefarm2live

Nov 6, 2015

This was "rich" but very tasty! We are going to try the leftovers with tortilla chips as an appetizer!
Joscy

Mar 10, 2013

We love spinach, so I know this is always a hit! I have never used egg substitute ~ have found using 2 extra large eggs work well.
lololori

Dec 20, 2011

It was a hit at my house. The kids beg for it :)