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Creamed Spinach with Crunchy Topping

Source of Recipe

From "The Southern Living Party Cookbook"


Recipe Introduction

"You are more than welcome to make your own breadcrumb topping for this delightful side. I freeze stale bread just for this occasion. When I need breadcrumbs, I pull the bread out of the freezer, place it in a food processor with a little melted butter and fresh herbs, give it a quick pulse, and voilà: herbed breadcrumbs."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen leaf spinach, thawed
â—¦ 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
â—¦ ½ cup whipping cream
â—¦ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
â—¦ ½ teaspoon salt
â—¦ ½ teaspoon black pepper
â—¦ â…› teaspoon ground nutmeg
â—¦ 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
â—¦ 1 cup croutons, coarsely crushed


Recipe

Drain the spinach well, pressing between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place in a bowl; stir in the cream cheese, whipping cream, and 3 tablespoons of the butter. Stir in the salt, pepper, nutmeg, and lemon zest.

Spoon into a buttered 8-inch square baking dish. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. (This may be prepared in the morning of the day it is served.)

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Sprinkle the crushed croutons over the top and drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 25 minutes.

Serves 9