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Recipes - Spinach Maria

Recipe Name

Spinach Maria

Submitted by

Mike Herrin

Recipe Description

Light version of Calhouns Spinach Maria

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	30	Cook Time (minutes)	15	Ready In (minutes)	45

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



7	packages (10 oz)	frozen spinach
198 3/4	leaves	Spinach, frozen, chopped, thawed and well drained
1 1/3	quarts	skim milk
1/3	tablespoon	mustard, dry
2/3	tablespoon	red pepper flakes
1/3	tablespoon	garlic powder
		Yellow onion, chopped
1 1/8	tablespoons	butter
1/2	cup	all-purpose flour
2 1/3	Usda default (100 gm - 4 oz)	Velveeta cheese 2%
1 1/8	cups, melted	low fat shredded cheddar cheese, extra-sharp
3/4	package (6 oz)	monterey jack cheese - shredded
1 1/8	packages (6 oz)	monterey jack cheese - shredded
1 1/3	quarts	skim milk
198 3/4	leaves	Spinach, frozen, chopped, thawed and well drained
1/3	cup	butter melted

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	Thaw spinach.
2	Squeeze as much excess water as possible from spinach
3	Heat milk and spices in a 4 qt. saucepan on medium heat to just below a boil.
4	Reduce and simmer.
6	Add onion to saucepan
7	Combine the 2 1/2 TBSP melted butter with the flour in a small saucepan.
8	Mix until completely blended.
9	Cook on low heat 2-3 minutes.
10	Add to milk in saucepan and mix.
11	Continue to cook until sauce thickens
12	Add cheese to saucepan
13	Continue to mix until all the cheese is completely melted and blended into the sauce
15	Remove from heat
16	Allow to cool for 15 minutes
17	Add drained spinach to cheese sauce and mix till completely blended
18	Spoon into a casserole coated with cooking spray and top with grated Monterey jack cheese
19	Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly
20	This can be served as a side dish or as an appetizer with tortilla chips

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