Spinach Casserole Low Calfat Revised Food

CREAMED SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg and cayenne and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the panko and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling and light golden on top, about 15 minutes.

SPINACH CASSEROLE (LOW FAT AND LOW CARB)

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• 2. Spoon into a 1-1/2 to 2 quart casserole dish sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.
• 3. Per 1-cup serving: calories = 127 fat, sat fat = 0g cholesterol = 10mg sodium = 633mg protein = 25g carbohydrate = 7g fiber = 1g Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 vegetables, 3-1/2 very lean meats

LOW FAT SPINACH & BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Microwave spinach & broccoli as per package directions; drain well.
• Meanwhile, saute mushrooms in light margarine & crushed garlic.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine soup, mayo, egg whites and seasonings.
• Add cooked vegies, including mushrooms.
• Mix well.
• Pour mixture into an 8x8 pan which has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake at 350 for about 35-40 minutes, or until firm.

LOW FAT CREAMY BAKED SPINACH

Steps:

• Pour milk into skillet and warm over medium heat.
• Add Laughing Cow cheese and minced garlic.
• Whisk until creamy.
• Add fresh spinach and wilt down (about 3-4 minutes).
• Mix 1/8 c swiss or parmesan cheese and panko into spinach mixture.
• Pour into greased baking dish (I use PAM Spray).
• Bake at 375 for 25 minutes; pull and sprinkle remaining cheese; return til cheese melts.

FROZEN SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter a shallow 1-quart baking dish.
• In a large bowl whisk half-and-half, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg together; stir in 1 +1/2 cups of the cheese then the spinach. Spread evenly in prepared baking dish, and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake until set in the middle and top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.