Spinach Fandango Food

CHEESY SPINACH AND BEEF CASSEROLE (SPINACH FANDANGO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a large skillet or dutch oven, combine the 1lb ground beef, 1 diced onion, 8oz fresh sliced mushrooms, 1 clove of minced garlic, and 1 tsp oregano and cook over medium heat until meat is browned and the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
• While the beef mixture is browning, microwave the frozen spinach to defrost it. I microwaved it in a microwave safe bowl for 4 minutes. Then, remove from the microwave and over the sink, press the spinach up against the sides of the bowl to extract excess liquid and drain off the liquid. You can also use cheesecloth or a sieve if you prefer.
• Once the spinach is fully strained, add it to the browned beef mixture and toss to combine.
• Next, combine the rice, 1 tsp oregano, 1 cup sour cream, 1 Tbs butter and 3/4 cup of milk in a small bowl and stir until combined and creamy. If the rice isn't warm and the butter doesn't melt, you can microwave it for 45 seconds.
• Add the creamy rice mix to the beef and spinach mixture and then pour it all into a medium to large sized rectangular casserole dish and spread evenly to all sides.
• Sprinkle 8 oz shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
• Bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese on top is melty and slightly browned.
• Allow to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven before slicing.

SPINACH FANDANGO

Steps:

• In large skillet, saute onion, beef and garlic until meat browns and onion is tender. Add hot sauce, oregano, salt, pepper and mushrooms; simmer for 5 minutes. Add spinach, sour cream and soup, mixing well. Pour into buttered 8" baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.

SPINACH FANDANGO

Steps:

• Brown beef, add mushrooms, garlic and oregano.
• Stir fry until mushrooms are light browned.
• Add spinach, heat until thawed and almost all juices have cooked away, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in soup, sour cream, salt and pepper.
• Spoon into shallow casserole.
• Scatter cheese over top.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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.