COMFORT SPINACH CASSEROLE

COMFORT SPINACH CASSEROLE image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Comfort Spinach Casserole
1/3 cup finely diced onion
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
3 beaten eggs
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat olive oil in skillet, then add onion and saute about 5 minutes, till soft. Press thawed and drained spinach in a clean towel or paper towels, eliminating almost all moisture. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, fontina cheese, eggs, butter, flour and pepper. Add sauteed onion and transfer to a greased 1.5 quart casserole. Bake, uncovered in a 350 oven for 45 minutes. Check center for doneness. It should spring back; a food thermometer (or meat thermometer) inserted in the center should read 165 degrees. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes if necessary. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top and serve warm.