Lady Bird Johnson's Spinach Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 lbs fresh spinach (I use the frozen) or 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach (I use the frozen)
• 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 6 tablespoons minced onions (heaping)
• 6 tablespoons light cream or half-and-half
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided (can use low fat or fat free subsitute)
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 cup cracker crumb

Directions

1. 1

   * Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   * If using fresh spinach, wash spinach and drain. Cook damp spinach in a hot skillet until wilted; chop coarsely.

3. 3

   * Combine spinach with cheese, onion, cream and 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   * Place mixture in a shallow, buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish.

5. 5

   * Mix cracker crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over spinach mixture.

6. 6

   *Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden and lightly crusted.

7. 7

   ENJOY!