Spinach bake recipe


How to prepare Spinach bake recipe


Chicken Spinach Bake Recipe
Ingredients:
• 3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• 16 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• CHEESE SAUCE:
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Directions for cooking Spinach bake recipe:


Drain and squeeze out excess moisture from spinach. Beat eggs, onion salt and nutmeg. Add spinach and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well. Combine bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; coat with crumb mixture. Place in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Spread 2 tablespoons spinach mixture onto each breast. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; drizzle with butter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
For sauce, melt 4 tablespoons butter; blend in flour and salt. Stir to form a smooth paste. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Saute mushrooms in remaining butter. Stir into cheese mixture. Carefully pour sauce over chicken, or pour into a serving bowl and pass. Yield: 16 servings.

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