ABUELO'S SPINACH CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Abuelo's Spinach Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 lbs fresh spinach leaves, cleaned,stemmed and chopped
1 cup smoked bacon, in 1/4 inch dice
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon pureed chipotle chile in adobo
2 cups fresh diced onions
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/3 cup fresh diced red bell pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons seasoning salt
8 ounces processed cheese, cut into 2 cubes 6 ounces cream cheese, cut into 2 cubes
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup grated monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, combined

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Braise spinach in stock pot until limp but still bright green.
  • Place spinach in strainer and press to remove all water.
  • Brown bacon in saucepan and drain, discarding drippings.
  • Add butter to bacon in pan.
  • Add mushrooms, chipotle purée, onions, garlic, red bell pepper and seasoning salt and sauté until onions and mushrooms are tender.
  • Stir in processed cheese and cream cheese cubes and cook until cheese has melted, stirring constantly.
  • Place spinach in cheese mixture and stir well.
  • Add corn and stir well.
  • Cook for an additional three minutes stirring continually.
  • Place in casserole sprayed with cooking spray and top with grated cheese.
  • Heat in oven until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 1153.5, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 26.1

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