Baked Mushrooms With Spinach

Delight your guests with a special side that's perfect for the holiday season.

I love special side dishes like this that are so easy to prepare. It's great served alongside any roasted meat.
-- Sherry Hammond, New Albany, Indiana

You Will Need
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 pound large fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup milk
1 cup (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper


What to Do
1. Place spinach in a greased 8-in. baking dish; set aside.

2. Remove stems from mushrooms. Set caps aside; chop stems.

3. Sauté chopped mushrooms and onion in 2 tablespoons butter; spoon over spinach.

4. Sprinkle with bacon.

5. Top with mushroom caps.

6. Melt remaining butter; brush over caps.

7. In a large saucepan, combine the milk, cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted; pour over the top.

8. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.

Serves 6-8

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