Spinach Alexander

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Ingredients

  • 2 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped spinach
  • 1/2 c. spinach, liquid
  • 5 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 8 oz. jalapeno cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. red pepper
  • 4 drops Tabasco sauce
  • buttered bread crumbs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook spinach according to package directions.
  2. Drain and reserve liquid.
  3. Melt butter in saucepan over low heat.
  4. Add flour, stirring, until well blended and smooth.
  5. Do not brown. Add reserved spinach liquid, stirring constantly.
  6. Cook until smooth and thick.
  7. Add remaining ingredients, except bread crumbs. Stir until cheese melts.
  8. Combine with cooked spinach.
  9. Serve immediately or put into a casserole dish and top with bread crumbs.
  10. Spicy!!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

590 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.6g 19% DV
Total Fat 32.8g 42% DV
Carbs 69.7g 25% DV
Fiber 9.4g 34% DV
Sugar 16.8g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 700.5mg 30% DV
Potassium 935mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 333mcg 37% DV
Vitamin C 51mg 57% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 301.8mg 23% DV
Iron 8.2mg 46% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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