Copycat Calhouns Spinach Maria Recipes

Steps:

• Thaw spinach.
• Squeeze as much excess water as possible from spinach.
• Heat milk and spices in a 4 qt.
• saucepan on medium heat to just below a boil.
• Reduce and simmer.
• Saute chopped onion in 1 TBSP butter on medium heat for 5-8 minutes.
• Add onion to saucepan.
• Combine the 5 TBSP melted butter with the flour in a small saucepan.
• Mix until completely blended.
• Cook on low heat 2-3 minutes.
• Add to milk in saucepan and mix.
• Continue to cook until sauce thickens.
• Cut cheeses into small cubes and add to saucepan.
• Continue to mix until all the cheese is completely melted and blended into the sauce.
• Be CAREFUL not to BURN the sauce while cheese is melting.
• Remove from heat.
• Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
• Add drained spinach to cheese sauce and mix till completely blended.
• Spoon into a 11x9x2 or large casserole and top with grated Monterey jack cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
• This can be served as a side dish or as an appetizer with tortilla chips.

Steps:

• Heat milk with the mustard,garlic& red pepper in pan to 190 degres,just below boiling point.
• Reduce heat.
• Crumble Velveeta cheese into a glass bowl and microwave until melted.
• Add milk to mixture, stirring until mixed.
• Saute onion in 1 tbsp butter, then add to the cheese sauce.
• Combine 5 tbsp melted butter and flour in small skillet,mix until blended.
• Cook over low heat for 3-4 minuest to make a roux, stirring constantly.
• Add roux to the cheese sauce.
• Cook over medium heat until the cheese sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and cool 15 minutes.
• Squeeze excess water from spinach and add to the cheese sauce; mix until just blended.
• Spoon in 2 greased 9x10" baking dishes.
• Sprinkle each with Monterey Jack cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until brown.