Southwestern Spinach
Southwestern Spinach is a delicious and creamy dish that combines the earthy flavors of spinach with the richness of cheese and a hint of spice from green chilies. Perfect as a side or a hearty vegetarian main, it's a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen, chopped spinach ⓘ
- 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. flour ⓘ
- 1 small onion, chopped ⓘ
- 1 stalk celery, chopped fine
- 1 c. liquid (spinach cooking water plus enough water or milk to make 1 c.) ⓘ
- pepper to taste ⓘ
- 3/4 tsp. garlic salt ⓘ
- 10 oz. grated sharp Cheddar cheese ⓘ
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce ⓘ
- 1 (4 oz.) can mild green chilies, chopped ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cook spinach according to package directions; drain, reserving liquid.
- Add enough water or milk to the reserved liquid to make 1 cup; set aside.
- Saute onion and celery in butter or margarine until soft.
- Blend in flour and cook for at least 1 minute, stirring.
- Add liquid slowly, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Pour this mixture onto the drained spinach.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Pour into greased baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes in the oven or place in the microwave for 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).