Spinach Continental

By cndoyle87

Ingredients

• 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, cooked, drained
• 2 1/2 oz. 2 percent sharp cheddar cheese slices, such as Kraft (3 1/2 slices), torn into strips
• 3/4 c. skim milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 slices bread, toasted & cubed
• 2 tbsp. light (5 grams fat pet tbsp.) margarine
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. water
• 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with vegetable oil spray. Place cooked drained spinach in prepared casserole dish. In medium saucepan, put cheese pieces into cold milk; heat over low until cheese starts to melt (about 1 to 2 minutes). Remove from heat; stir well until cheese melts completely. Whisk 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture into beaten egg; pour back into saucepan with remaining cheese mixture. Mix well. Pour over spinach. Melt margarine; add garlic and water. Place bread-cubes in medium bowl; pour margarine mixture over cubes; mix well. Place cubes over spinach mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered for 30 minutes.