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Spinach Casserole Surprise
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- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 40 Min
We always like to go the extra mile for the holidays, but that doesn't have to mean lots of work! Take advantage of some market shortcuts for this holiday-festive Spinach Casserole Surprise. This comforting veggie bake will team with any of your holiday favorites.
What You'll Need
- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (½ stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (10-ounces) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray, set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper; mix well. Add spinach; mix well.
- Spoon mixture into casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese, then with pecans.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through and top is golden.
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grace 9719926
Feb 02, 2021
Has anyone made this using fresh (or wilted) spinach?
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Test Kitchen Team
Feb 04, 2021
Test Kitchen has not tried making with fresh spinach, but believes if you saute 20 ounces of fresh spinach in oil, in a skillet until wilted, that should work. :)
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f7uplt 5560735
Nov 07, 2014
Well? 3 0z. or 8 0z.?
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Test Kitchen Team
Nov 10, 2014
Hi there! The correct amount of cream cheese is 3-ounces. However, if you decide to use 8-ounces you'll just have an extra-creamy casserole. Enjoy!
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ARTIESPIGSCANFLY 2575575
Nov 04, 2013
I want to make sure it is 3oz. not 8 oz. cream cheese?
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CarolZZZ
Nov 05, 2013
I also doubt "3 oz". With 2 packages of 10oz spinach, I'd go with 8 oz.
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f7uplt 5560735
Nov 07, 2014
So what's the verdict? 3 0z. or 8 oz.?
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roseguy
Nov 04, 2013
Sounds great, but I would leave out the nuts for sure. Also would change the name. Working at a hospital for years, I have learned to avoid any thing with Surprise or Delight in the title. take care all and thanks
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peggyfrankewich 7886761
Jan 06, 2013
I really loved this recipe and so did my 8 grandkids, they LOVED IT!!!!! I will do this one again and again, Thanks Mr. Food
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vickie91024 2517076
Dec 14, 2012
This was really good & so simple to make! I toasted the pecans before adding them. The only thing i would do different next time is add cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking.
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sILVER bELLE
Nov 25, 2012
I love this recipe. An old Greek woman gave it to me a long time ago. I had a brain aneurysm & lost contact with EVERYONE in the town I was living in. I am now in an 'assisted living' & finally my C & a private room in another town. sILVER bELLE (marianne39506@hotmail.com)
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painters 6293309
Nov 12, 2012
could you use drained canned spinach?
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ALP
Nov 06, 2012
I was trying to figure out if this is a side dish or a dip for veggies and chips of a sort...just wondering....
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crazy mama
Nov 05, 2012
Could this be doubled and put into a 9 x 13 inch casserole. cooked the same length of time?--8 are coming for Thanksgiving!
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