Abuelo'S Spinach Casserole
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0F.
- 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 puree, onions, garlic, red bell pepper and seasoning salt and saute 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.
fresh spinach leaves, bacon, butter, mushrooms, onions, garlic, red bell pepper, seasoning salt, cheese, kernel corn, grated monterey
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/abuelos-spinach-casserole-112480 (may not work)