Friday, November 25, 2011

Mom's Spinach Squares

1lb. fresh (2 packages frozen) chopped spinach
2 1/2tbs. butter
3 eggs
1/2c. walnuts
1/4tsp. basil
1/4tsp. oregano
1/4tsp. sage
1/4c. parmesan, shredded
1/4c. sharp cheddar, shredded
2 shakes tabasco
1/4 small  onion, chopped
1/4c. green chile, chopped
black pepper
red pepper flakes



I have a confession: I can never get this recipe right. Ever. It always tastes just fine, but the texture just isn't the same as when Mom makes it.  All the same, here it is-- may you have better luck than me!
Cook and drain the spinach well (too much water will lead to something resembling gratin more than squares), then melt the butter in. Meanwhile, saute the onion. Pulse the walnuts, oregano, sage and basil until they form meal, then mix everything together.  Pour into a greased casserole dish and freeze half an hour.  Bake at 350° for 25-40 minutes, until firm with lightly golden cheese.

3 comments:

  1. This sounds great and I think it would be good with broccoli in place of spinach if you don't like spinach. I would also sprinkle more cheese over the top before baking and add a little garlic. Of course I am just a garlic lover!!! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Mmm, broccoli would be delicious-- and fellow garlic lover here too :-) Thank you so much for the comment!

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  2. This was my absolute favorite dinner on the "Mom" rotation in our house as well...But...tell me...your comment regarding your replication of your Mom's recipe sounds so defeatist!!...I must say it looks positively scrumptious...and perhaps she "added" in something or more/less of some mystical ingredient if she is more of a "throw-it-in...taste...adjust" type ...who cooks "off the cuff" rather than a strict recipe follower...

    Sadly...I am in the latter category as I am always so insecure about "screwing up" a recipe...and I want to get it "just right"!....

    It may be that she simply used a different oven temperature/time in the oven...or a different size/kind of pan (glass/metal...8"square vs 9"X13"..dark versus light tin...etc...

    I've missed this dish since moving to Europe...and I want to attempt it this very week!

    You have a marvelous blog..and I'm a recent "discover" of its' culinary riches...Thanks for all.

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