Lady Byrd Johnson's Spinach Casserole

By ngaldi

Ingredients

• 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
• 1/2 cup cracker crumb

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:Prep Time: 15 minsTotal Time: 35 mins
Preheat oven to 375F. If using fresh spinach, wash spinach and drain. Cook damp spinach in a hot skillet until wilted; chop coarsely.C ombine spinach with cheese, onion, cream and 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place mixture in a shallow, buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Mix cracker crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden and lightly crusted.