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 substitute)
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 cup cracker crumb

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

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!