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Spinach Madeline

A classic creamy spinach casserole with a fiery Pepper Jack cheese sauce and a crunchy breadcrumb topping.

40 minEasyServes 6260 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSideStovetop and OvenVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, drained
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1.5 cups Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350F and grease a baking dish.

  2. 2

    Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté 1/2 cup diced yellow onion until soft.

  3. 3

    Whisk in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute until smooth.

  4. 4

    Gradually stir in 1/2 cup evaporated milk and cook until thickened.

  5. 5

    Stir in 1.5 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce until melted.

  6. 6

    Fold in 10 oz drained frozen chopped spinach and transfer the mixture to the baking dish.

  7. 7

    Top with 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling.

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Questions

What is Spinach Madeline?

A classic creamy spinach casserole with a fiery Pepper Jack cheese sauce and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. This reference files it under Southern American side: made on the stovetop and in the oven, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Spinach Madeline at?

For Spinach Madeline, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 7.

What can I use instead of Worcestershire sauce in Spinach Madeline?

The entry for Spinach Madeline calls for 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a few drops of vinegar and a pinch of sugar.

Can I make Spinach Madeline dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Spinach Madeline is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1.5 cups Pepper Jack cheese, shredded. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Spinach Madeline contain fish?

Yes: 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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