SAUSAGE SPINACH CASSEROLE

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This spinach casserole, from Lynn Salsbury of Herington, Kansas, makes a light main dish or hearty side dish. "It's really good with plenty of spinach, beans and nice garlic flavor," she reports. "It's also a great way to use up leftover sausage."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 cooked Italian sausage links, sliced
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese, lemon juice and zest, nutmeg and pepper. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , In a skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs and remaining cheese. Sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein.