Thursday, August 27, 2009

Spinach and Artichoke Casserole

If you love spinach and artichoke dip you will love this casserole!

20 ounces spinach
13 3/4 ounces artichoke hearts
1/2 cup heavy cream ( I use half and half)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Thaw and squeeze dry frozen spinach.
3. drain canned artichokes and chop
4. grate Parmesan cheese. ( I used pregrated)
5. In a bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, cream, salt, pepper and 1/3 c. Parmesan.
6. In another bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese until fluffy, occasionally scraping bowl.
7. Reduce speed to low and gradually add mil, mixing just until well blended.
8. Spoon spinach mixture into shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole or 8 X 8 glass dish.
9. Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over spinach mixture.
10. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan.
11. Bake 25 - 30 minutes or until edges bubble and top is golden.

Note: I got this recipe from www.recipezaar.com/recipe/print?id=217764