Spinach Casserole Surprise

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 40 Min

We always like to go the extra mile for the holidays, but that doesn't have to mean lots of work! Take advantage of some market shortcuts for this holiday-festive Spinach Casserole Surprise. This comforting veggie bake will team with any of your holiday favorites.

What You'll Need

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (½ stick) butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (10-ounces) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped pecans

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray, set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper; mix well. Add spinach; mix well.
Spoon mixture into casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese, then with pecans.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through and top is golden.

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grace 9719926

Feb 02, 2021

Has anyone made this using fresh (or wilted) spinach?

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 04, 2021

Test Kitchen has not tried making with fresh spinach, but believes if you saute 20 ounces of fresh spinach in oil, in a skillet until wilted, that should work. :)

f7uplt 5560735

Nov 07, 2014

Well? 3 0z. or 8 0z.?

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 10, 2014

Hi there! The correct amount of cream cheese is 3-ounces. However, if you decide to use 8-ounces you'll just have an extra-creamy casserole. Enjoy!

ARTIESPIGSCANFLY 2 575575

Nov 04, 2013

I want to make sure it is 3oz. not 8 oz. cream cheese?

CarolZZZ

Nov 05, 2013

I also doubt "3 oz". With 2 packages of 10oz spinach, I'd go with 8 oz.

f7uplt 5560735

Nov 07, 2014

So what's the verdict? 3 0z. or 8 oz.?

roseguy

Nov 04, 2013

Sounds great, but I would leave out the nuts for sure. Also would change the name. Working at a hospital for years, I have learned to avoid any thing with Surprise or Delight in the title. take care all and thanks

peggyfrankewich 78 86761

Jan 06, 2013

I really loved this recipe and so did my 8 grandkids, they LOVED IT!!!!! I will do this one again and again, Thanks Mr. Food

vickie91024 251707 6

Dec 14, 2012

This was really good & so simple to make! I toasted the pecans before adding them. The only thing i would do different next time is add cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking.

sILVER bELLE

Nov 25, 2012

I love this recipe. An old Greek woman gave it to me a long time ago. I had a brain aneurysm & lost contact with EVERYONE in the town I was living in. I am now in an 'assisted living' & finally my C & a private room in another town. sILVER bELLE (marianne39506@hotmail.com)

painters 6293309

Nov 12, 2012

could you use drained canned spinach?