Best Lady Bird Johnsons Spinach Casserole Recipes

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BAKED SPINACH & CHEESE



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I like to use a bakers heat shield under this casserole so the bottom cheese doesn't get too brown, Nice spinach recipe

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh spinach
1/4 lb butter
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated (or your choice)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop the spinach.
  • Melt the butter over medium heat & when bubbly add onion& garlic.
  • Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach, salt & pepper.
  • Cover & reduce heat to low steam for 3-4 minutes.
  • Put half of the cheese into an 8" greased casserole dish.
  • Add spinach, & nutmeg.
  • Cover with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in 350F for apprx 20 minutes or until cheese is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 105.2, Sodium 605.8, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 16.4

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S SHRIMP SQUASH CASSEROLE



Lady Bird Johnson's Shrimp Squash Casserole image

This recipe is from the LBJ library archives. A rich squash casserole with shrimp and Parmesan cheese. The original recipe calls for margarine, but I use butter. If you want to make the "original" recipe, feel free to sub in margarine for the butter.

Provided by xtine

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups sliced yellow squash
3/4 cup raw peeled shrimp
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
1/2 cup coarse breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • The squash should be cut into 1/4" thick slices.
  • Thoroughly rinse shrimp under cold water and drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Blend in flour, salt and pepper and cook until it bubbles.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chicken broth gradually, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Blend in the cream and the minced onions, then mix in raw shrimp. Cover and set aside.
  • Layer half the squash in a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spoon half the shrimp sauce over the squash. Repeat with remaining squash and shrimp sauce.
  • Cover tightly and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese with the tablespoon of melted butter.
  • After the squash has cooked for 30 minutes, top with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees and return the casserole to the oven for 15 minutes or until the crumb topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.2, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 46.1, Sodium 511.1, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 5.1

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