Baked Creamy Spinach

Even folks not fond of spinach find this creamy casserole irresistible. It’s a classic for our holidays.

—SUE DODD FRIENDSVILLE, TN



PREP: 10 MIN. • BAKE: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 6-8 SERVINGS


1 large onion, chopped

1 tablespoon butter

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed

1/4 cup 2% milk

1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add cream cheese and milk; stir until melted. Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir in spinach.

2. Transfer to a greased 1 1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.