Spinach Sensation

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Cite This!
Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this How Stuff Works article:

Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of.  "Spinach Sensation."  31 August 2006.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/spinach-sensation-recipe.htm>  08 July 2008.

Spinach Sensation Photo
Spinach Sensation
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1/2
pound bacon slices

1
cup (8 ounces) sour cream

3
eggs, separated

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

1/2
cup dry bread crumbs

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


This recipe appears in: Casseroles & Dishes