Cheesy Spinach Squares

My mother used to make these for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are easy to make and is great for holiday meals. You will love this recipe even if you don't like spinach!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 eggs, beaten
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
• 5 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add spinach. Cover, reduce heat, and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain well, squeezing out excess moisture with your hands. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion and cook until soft and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer onions to a double boiler; mix in milk, Cheddar cheese, flour, and ground black pepper; cook and stir until blended and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; fold in eggs and spinach. Pour the spinach mixture into baking dish and smooth top.

Step 5

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool briefly before cutting into squares.