Lady Bird Johnson's Spinach Casserole

Chef #SLDenton's Note:

A must Try! This spinach dish is SO good! Got it out of the Houston Chronicle food section, tried it, and my family fell in love with it. My 3 yr. old grandson ate 3 helpings. Best of all it's really easy to make.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 3 lbs fresh spinach (I use the frozen) or 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach (I use the frozen)
• 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 6 tablespoons minced onions (heaping)
• 6 tablespoons light cream or 6 tablespoons half-and-half
• 6 tablespoons butter , melted, divided (can use low fat or fat free substitute)
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• ½ cup cracker crumb

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. If using fresh spinach, wash spinach and drain. Cook damp spinach in a hot skillet until wilted; chop coarsely.
3. Combine spinach with cheese, onion, cream and 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Place mixture in a shallow, buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
5. Mix cracker crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over spinach mixture.
6. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden and lightly crusted.
7. ENJOY!

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Very tasty. I loved the crunchy cracker topping. It was just a bit dry and I couldn't taste the parmesan cheese. When I make this again, I will add a little milk and some more cheese. Thanx for posting this!

[kiwidutch]

5 Stars ! In general I upped all of the quantities of the ingredients except butter which I ommitted completely (since I had more cream)and since we like a crunchy topping. I used Huntly Palmer Cream Crackers for the topping and this is my first ever recipe using cracker crumbs instead of breadcrumbs as a topping, Yum! I will definiately be doing this again! Mine took about 30 minutes in the oven and I served it over spagetti and it was a total hit. Please see my rating system:5 stars for an easy to make recipe that is very tasty indeed and gained many requests for second helpings. Thanks !