Creamed Spinach With Cheese Crumbs

Another delicious sounding recipe from Renny Darlings' "The Joy of Eating French Food". Sounds simple, yet elegant. The recipe states that the dish can be assembled earlier in the day and refrigerated.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 (10 ounce) packages  chopped spinach, defrosted and pressed in a strainer to drain
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese with chives
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  cup swiss cheese, grated
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Combine spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, flour, lemon juice, swiss cheese and seasonings, and beat until blended. Place mixture into a buttered shallow porcelain baking dish. Combine crumbs, parmesan cheese and melted butter and sprinkle the crumbs over the top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until heated through. Run under the broiler for a few seconds to lightly brown.