Spinach Surprise

Name: Spinach Surprise
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 to 1 cup 2% milk; 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1/2 cup picante sauce or salsa; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

"If you're looking for a good way to get kids to eat spinach, try this zippy side dish spiced with picante sauce," suggests Sandra Weaver of Fort Gordon, Georgia. "My teenage daughter likes it so much she makes it herself."

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 to 1 cup 2% milk
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup picante sauce or salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in spinach and picante sauce. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 156 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Surprise in Quick Cooking May/June 2000

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BobbysChicagoBAbe

Jan 8, 2016

I thought it was okay, my family wasn't thrilled with it. Gonna see who I can give the left overs to, hate to throw out food!