CHEESY SPINACH SQUARES

Cheesy Spinach Squares image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter
3 eggs
1 cup flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional or to taste)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 green onions, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese or 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, well drained, squeeze out any excess moisture with hands
2 -3 tablespoons melted butter
grated parmesan cheese (any amount desired)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or 1 cup mozzarella cheese (optional)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Place the butter in the prepared baking dish, and melt in the oven; remove pan and set aside.
In a large bowl beat the eggs thoroughly.
Blend in flour, half and half, cayenne, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese seasoning salt, black pepper and baking powder.
Add in 2-1/2 cups grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese, green onion and spinach; mix well.
Spoon the mixture into baking dish on top of the melted butter, and level off.
Drizzle the top with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown and set.
Remove from oven, and cool for 40-45 minutes.
If desired you may sprinkle about 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese immediately after baking.
Cut into squares.
Note: these squares freeze very well.