Ham and Spinach Bake Recipe

Name: Ham and Spinach Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen spinach, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/3 cup milk; 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon pimiento , chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (or 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley); 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 to 1 1/2 cups ham, diced and cooked; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or Monterey Jack or Cheddar); 1 cup of french-fried onions (or buttered bread crumbs)

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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A homemade seasoned egg and milk combination helps to pull this tasty ham and spinach casserole together, and the Swiss cheese provides nice flavor.

This is a quiche-like dish that can be served as a brunch or lunch dish. Add a cup of soup or a tossed salad for a hearty meal.

10 ounces frozen spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon pimiento, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley, or 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 to 1/2 cups ham, diced and cooked
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, or Monterey Jack or Cheddar
1 cup french fried onions, or buttered breadcrumbs

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
Cook spinach; drain well. Add butter and stir until melted.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, onion, pimento, mustard, basil, parsley, and salt. Whisk to blend and stir in diced cooked ham, shredded cheese, and spinach.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle top with french fried onions or buttered bread crumbs.

Tips

Squeeze as much moisture out of the spinach as possible.
Feel free to use fresh or frozen mixed greens or Swiss chard instead of spinach in the recipe. Steamed broccoli florets would be very good in the recipe as well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
389	Calories
24g	Fat
18g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	389
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 167mg	56%
Sodium 883mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 5mg	24%
Calcium 375mg	29%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 532mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.