Lady Bird Johnsons Spinach Casserole Food

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S SPOON BREAD

Steps:

• Stir cornmeal into 2 cups of milk and let mixture come to a boil, making a mush.
• Remove from heat and add balance of milk and well-beaten eggs.
• Stir in salt, baking powder and melted butter .
• Bake in 2 quart greased casserole for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

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!

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S SHRIMP SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• The squash should be cut into 1/4" thick slices.
• Thoroughly rinse shrimp under cold water and drain.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Blend in flour, salt and pepper and cook until it bubbles.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chicken broth gradually, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 2 minutes.
• Blend in the cream and the minced onions, then mix in raw shrimp. Cover and set aside.
• Layer half the squash in a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spoon half the shrimp sauce over the squash. Repeat with remaining squash and shrimp sauce.
• Cover tightly and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese with the tablespoon of melted butter.
• After the squash has cooked for 30 minutes, top with the breadcrumb mixture.
• Reduce heat to 350 degrees and return the casserole to the oven for 15 minutes or until the crumb topping is golden brown.