Shelly's Recipe

BAKED SPINACH WITH CHEESE I

Category: Spinach

1 lb fresh spinach, washed and dried
1/4 lb butter
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 lb Emmenthaler (or Swiss) cheese, grated
1 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp pepper

Cut spinach into strips. In a large Dutch oven heat butter until bubbly. Add onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the spinach. Sprinkle with salt. Cover and steam for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Grease an ovenproof casserole. Sprinkle half the cheese over the bottom of the casserole. Add the spinach. Sprinkle with paprika, nutmeg and pepper. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 about 20 minutes or until cheese bubbles. Serves 4