Spinach Sensation
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1
cup (8 ounces) sour cream
2
tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8
teaspoon black pepper
1
package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2
cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1
tablespoon butter, melted
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart round baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2.
Place bacon in single layer in large skillet; cook over medium heat until crisp. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
3.
Combine sour cream, egg yolks, flour and pepper in large bowl; set aside. Beat egg whites in medium bowl at high speed of electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Stir one fourth of egg whites into sour cream mixture; fold in remaining egg whites.
4.
Arrange half of spinach in prepared dish. Top with half of sour cream mixture. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over sour cream mixture. Sprinkle bacon over cheese. Repeat layers, ending with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
5.
Combine bread crumbs and butter in small bowl; sprinkle evenly over cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes or until egg mixture is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: |
| Sodium |
547 mg |
| Protein |
14 g |
| Fiber |
2 g |
| Carbohydrate |
12 g |
| Cholesterol |
147 mg |
| Saturated Fat |
11 g |
| Total Fat |
23 g |
| Calories from Fat |
67 % |
| Calories |
335 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fat |
4-1/2 |
| Meat |
2 |
| Vegetable |
1 |