Smarter Choice Cracker Topped Spinach Casserole Recipes

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CRISPY-TOPPED CREAMY SPINACH



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Turn your spinach blahs into spinach ahhs with our crispy cracker-and-Cheddar-topped dish. Your family will enjoy every bite of this creamy veggie side.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
2 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
24 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1 cup), divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl until blended. Stir in 3/4 cup cheddar and 1/2 cup cracker crumbs.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cracker crumbs and Cheddar.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

CRISPY-TOPPED SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Turn your spinach blahs into spinach ahs with this crispy cracker and cheddar topped dish.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Vegetables

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkg (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 tub (8 ounces) chive and onion cream cheese spread
1/2 c ranch dressing
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
24 ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 cup)

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 SPINACH BAKE



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When my brother, sisters and I were growing up, Mom knew how to get us to eat our spinach. This casserole has a rich creamy sauce, french-fried onions and a cracker crumb topping. Who can resist? -Debra Falkiner, St. Charles, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cans (2.8 ounces each) french-fried onions
2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 16 crackers)
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in soup. Stir in spinach and onions., Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPINACH-AND-ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter for greasing baking dish, 1/2 cup butter, melted, for casserole, plus 1 tablespoon, melted, for topping
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/2 cup coarse Ritz cracker crumbs (about 10 crackers)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a shallow 2-quart casserole.
  • Cook the spinach according to the package directions, drain well and place in a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of melted butter, the cream cheese and lemon juice and blend well with a fork.
  • Scatter the artichoke quarters evenly over the bottom of the greased casserole dish. Cover with the spinach mixture and smooth the top.
  • Cover the top with the Ritz crumbs, drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted butter and bake on the middle rack until bubbly in the center and lightly browned on the top, about 25 minutes. Cool about 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 157, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 235 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRISPY-TOPPED CREAMY SPINACH



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Make and share this Crispy-Topped Creamy Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KIMBERLY T.

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 (8 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 cup Ritz cracker, crushed and divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven @ 375 degrees.
  • Mix spinach, cream cheese spread, dressing, eggs and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese in a large bowl.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the crushed crackers.
  • Spoon spinach mixture evenly into greased oven proof casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup crushed crackers and remaining 3/4 cup shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese on top is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 348.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 7.9

EASY SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Couldn't be easier or yummier!

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Spinach Casserole

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned

Steps:

  • Thaw spinach and squeeze out water. Soften cream cheese.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese and seasoning salt. Mix well and spoon into 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degree C) for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 685.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SMARTER-CHOICE CRACKER-TOPPED SPINACH CASSEROLE



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This creamy spinach casserole is topped with crushed buttery crackers, but key ingredient swaps make it a smarter-choice dish anyway!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Whipped Chive Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
2 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
24 reduced-fat round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1 cup), divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl until blended. Stir in 3/4 cup cheddar and 1/2 cup cracker crumbs.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining crumbs and cheddar.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

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