Spinach Baked Vegetables & Fruits
Recipe # 1
2 tbsp. raisins
4 large eggs,beaten slightly
3 tbsp. cream cheese,softened
1/8 tsp. each salt,nutmeg,cinnamon
1-10oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach,thawed & squeezed dry
3/4 cup half&half
3/4 cup grated cheese
1 tsp. white wine vinegar 		Recipe # 2
3 lbs spinach
6 slices bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
fresh ground black pepper

#1. SPINACH BAKED WITH RAISINS

In a small bowl let the raisins soak in hot water to cover for 30 min., or until plumped, and drain them. In a bowl combine well the eggs, cream cheese,salt,nutmeg and cinnamon and stir in the spinach, raisins, half & half, cheddar cheese and vinegar.

Transfer mixture to a buttered 9"diam. glass pie plate and bake it in a preheated 400F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until it is set and puffed slightly.

Serves 6 to 8.

#2 BAKED SPINACH WITH BACON

Wash spinach. Cut leaves crosswise into 1/2" strips. Cut bacon into 1" pieces. Saute bacon with onion until onion is lightly browned. Remove from heat; add cinnamon, vinegar, salt and pepper. Combine with spinach; place in a buttered baking dish, cover and bake in a moderate oven 350F for 30 minutes or until spinach is tender.

Serves 6.

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