CHEESY SPINACH BAKE

Cheesy Spinach Bake image

Provided by Leggy Peggy

Time 50m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups Baby Spinach, tightly packed and roughly chopped (about 4 ounces)
2 large shallots, peeled and finely chopped (heaped 1/2 cup)
1 1/2 cups gouda cheese, grated
2 -4 tablespoons asiago cheese, grated
1/4 cup artichoke heart, finely diced (no woody bits)
1 cup lean bacon, diced

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
In a medium-sized bowl, beat eggs lightly, then beat in sour cream and black pepper. Stir in milk and butter, and set aside.
In a small bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Stir several times and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine, in order, the spinach, shallots, cheeses, artichoke hearts and bacon. Stir well after each addition.
Add flour mixture and stir well.
Add egg mixture and stir well.
Pour into a greased 11x7 pan (I used a glass one). Note: a 10-inch pie pan also works.
Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30-40 minutes, until golden on top.
Let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Can be served warm but is best at room temperature.