Creamy Spinach Bake

Name: Creamy Spinach Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained; 2 cans (2.8 ounces each) french-fried onions; 2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 16 crackers); 1/4 cup butter, melted

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

When my brother, sisters and I were growing up, Mom knew how to get us to eat our spinach. This casserole has a rich creamy sauce, french-fried onions and a cracker crumb topping. Who can resist? -Debra Falkiner, St. Charles, Missouri

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cans (2.8 ounces each) french-fried onions
2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 16 crackers)
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in soup. Stir in spinach and onions.
Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 218 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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