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Egg & Spinach Casserole

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This Mexican main features Vegetable Oil, Corn Tortillas; *, Bacon; Slices, Onion; Chopped, Sm.. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 1314.7
Description
This Mexican main features Vegetable Oil, Corn Tortillas; *, Bacon; Slices, Onion; Chopped, Sm.. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 Vegetable Oil
  • 6 ea Corn Tortillas; *
  • 2 ea Bacon; Slices
  • 1/4 cup Onion; Chopped, 1 Sm.
  • 1 ea Clove Garlic; Finely Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Margarine Or Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 2 cup Tomatoes; Chopped, 2 Md.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg; Ground
  • 1 pound Spinach; Fresh, Chopped
  • 8 ea Hard Cooked Eggs; Lg, Peeled
  • 1 cup Basic Green Sauce; **
  • 4 ounce Cheese; Shredded, ***
Directions
  1. 1
    The Corn Tortillas should be 6 to 7-inches in diameter.
  2. 2
    See Sowest 2 for the recipe.
  3. 3
    Use either Monterey Jack or Chihuahua cheese in this recipe.
  4. 4
    Heat the oven to 400 degrees F (204C).
  5. 5
    Heat 1/8-inch of vegetable oil in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat, just until hot.
  6. 6
    Cook the tortillas, one at a time, in the oil until crisp, about 1 minute.
  7. 7
    Drain on paper towels and then cut them into small pieces.
  8. 8
    (NOTE: You could use tortilla chips where they are available.)
  9. 9
    Cook and stir the bacon, onion, and garlic in the margarine and 1 tbls of vegetable oil, in a 10-inch skillet until the onion is tender.
  10. 10
    Stir in the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  11. 11
    Simmer uncovered for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  12. 12
    Add the spinach, cover and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
  13. 13
    Line the bottom of an ungreased square 8 X 8 X 2-inch pan with the tortilla chips or pieces.
  14. 14
    Spread the spinach mixture over them.
  15. 15
    Cut the eggs lengthwise into halves and arrange them on the spinach mixture.
  16. 16
    Pour the Basic Green Sauce over the eggs; sprinkle with the cheese and bake, uncovered until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1314.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 89.0g137%
Saturated Fat 22.0g111%
Cholesterol 769.0mg257%
Sodium 6661.0mg278%
Total Carbohydrate 68.0g23%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g37%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 59.1g119%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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