Crunchy Cracker Topped Creamed Spinach Food

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• If using fresh spinach, wash spinach and drain. Cook damp spinach in a hot skillet until wilted; chop coarsely.
• Combine spinach with cheese, onion, cream and 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place mixture in a shallow, buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
• Mix cracker crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over spinach mixture.
• Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden and lightly crusted.
• ENJOY!

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

CREAMY CRUNCHY SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, mayonnaise and seasonings.
• Stir in onions, spinach, water chestnuts and red pepper.
• Cover; refrigerate a few hours to blend flavors.
• Serve with crisp vegetable dippers and assorted crackers or bread.
• Makes 3 1/2 cups.