Best Smarter Choice Cracker Topped Spinach Casserole Recipes

CRISPY-TOPPED SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Mix first 4 ingredients in a large bowl until well blended.
• 2. Stir in 3/4 cup of Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup crackers crumbs.
• 3. Spoon into a 2 quart greased casserole,
• 4. Top with remaining crumbs and cheese.
• 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
• 6. Can substitute French fried onion rings for cracker crumbs. If using cracker crumbs, mix crumbs with 2 tbsp. melted. butter

SPINACH-AND-ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a shallow 2-quart casserole.
• Cook the spinach according to the package directions, drain well and place in a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of melted butter, the cream cheese and lemon juice and blend well with a fork.
• Scatter the artichoke quarters evenly over the bottom of the greased casserole dish. Cover with the spinach mixture and smooth the top.
• Cover the top with the Ritz crumbs, drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted butter and bake on the middle rack until bubbly in the center and lightly browned on the top, about 25 minutes. Cool about 5 minutes and serve.

CREAMED SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg and cayenne and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the panko and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling and light golden on top, about 15 minutes.