Smarter Choice Cracker Topped Spinach Casserole Recipes

CREAMY SPINACH BAKE

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

Creamy Spinach Bake image

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.

Ingredients

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

CRISPY-TOPPED CREAMY SPINACH

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

Crispy-Topped Creamy Spinach image

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

Ingredients

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

CRISPY-TOPPED SPINACH CASSEROLE

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

Crispy-Topped Spinach Casserole image

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

Ingredients

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)

CRISPY-TOPPED CREAMY SPINACH

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

Crispy-Topped Creamy Spinach image

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

Ingredients

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

FLASH FRIED SPINACH (OR ESCAROLE)

This is another recipe I haven't actually made myself, but I've eaten it many times in restaurants here in St. Louis, made the with spinach or with the escarole. It is absolutely delish! I adapted this from a recipe on allrecipes, changing it to use cheese the way they do at the restaurants here and including the idea of escarole. Usually it is served as an appetizer, but it would make a side dish too.

Provided by helowy

Categories Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Flash Fried Spinach (Or Escarole) image

Steps:

Heat oil in a deep fryer (or deep pot) to 375°F.
Deep fry spinach in batches (about a handful at a time) for about 30 seconds.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with parmesan to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1927.4, Fat 216.3, SaturatedFat 36.5, Sodium 61.7, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.2

Ingredients

4 cups peanut oil (for frying, about 4 cups)
10 ounces clean fresh spinach or 10 ounces escarole
freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste

CRISPY-TOPPED SPINACH CASSEROLE

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

Provided by LizCl

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Crispy-Topped Spinach Casserole image

Steps:

Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup cracker crumbs.
Spoon into greased 2 quart casserole; top with remaining crumbs and Cheddar.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 363, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) pkges. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 (8 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
24 Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 cup)