SPINACH LOAF RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Squeeze excess liquid from the spinach; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Stir in the well-drained spinach; pat mixture into a greased 8x4x2" loaf pan.
• (At this point, loaf may be covered and refrigerated overnight, if desired).
• Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
• Remove from skillet, reserving 2T.
• pan drippings.
• Drain bacon on paper towels.
• Cook the onion and peppers in the bacon drippings in the skillet for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
• Stir in the flour and dash pepper; gradually stir in the water.
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook 1 minute more.
• Stir in bacon and tomatoes; heat through.
• To serve, invert spinach loaf onto serving platter and cut into slices.
• Spoon bacon/tomato sauce over.

Steps:

• Squeeze excess liquid from spinach; set aside. In a mixing bowl combine the eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the well-drained spinach. Pat mixture into a greased 8x4x2-inch loaf pan. (At this point, loaf may be covered and refrigerated overnight before baking.)
• Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook bacon until crisp. Remove from skillet, reserving 2 teaspoons of the drippings. Drain bacon on paper towels. Cook onion and sweet pepper in hot drippings over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the flour and black pepper. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Stir in bacon and tomatoes; heat through. To serve, invert loaf onto platter. Cut loaf into slices; serve with sauce. Makes 8 servings.