Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 2/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups instant mashed potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons cooked bacon, pieces
  • 3 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Method

  • In a saucepan, combine spinach, 1/4 cup of water and 1 tsp salt. Cook, covered 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain well.
  • In a saucepan combine 1 1/3 cups water with milk and margarine with 1/2 tsp salt.
  • Bring to boiling and remove from heat. Stir in potato flakes. Stir together cooked spinach, potato mixture and bacon pieces.
  • Turn mixture into a 1 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Place under broiler for 1-2 minutes or till cheese melts.