SPINACH-PARM CASSEROLE

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For those who ignore Popeye and won't eat their spinach, I find that spinach with garlicky butter and Parmesan helps change their minds. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh baby spinach
5 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a stockpot, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add spinach; cook, covered, 1 minute or just until wilted. Drain well., In a small skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic, Italian seasoning and salt; cook and stir until garlic is tender, 1-2 minutes., Spread spinach in a greased 1-1/2-qt. or 8-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with butter mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.