Crunchy Cracker-Topped Creamed Spinach

Name: Crunchy Cracker-Topped Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings, 1/2 cup each.
Ingredients: 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese , softened; 1/3 cup milk; 1/2 cup chopped red pepper; 1/8 tsp. garlic powder; 2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach , thawed, well drained; 15 saltine crackers , coarsely crushed; 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter , melted

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

10
min.

Total Time

40
min.

Servings

6 servings, 1/2 cup each

A salty cracker crumble tops this warm and creamy baked spinach dish. As if that weren't enough, it takes just 10 minutes to prep!

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4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
15 saltine crackers, coarsely crushed
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix Neufchatel, milk, peppers and garlic powder in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in spinach.
Spoon into 1-qt. baking dish or 9-inch pie plate. Combine cracker crumbs and margarine; sprinkle over spinach mixture.
Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through.

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Make Ahead

Prepare spinach mixture as directed; spoon into baking dish or pie plate. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, sprinkle with the crumb mixture, then bake, uncovered, as directed.

Substitute

Prepare as directed, substituting 1/2 cup PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion or Garden Vegetable Light Cream Cheese Spread for the Neufchatel.

Servings

6 servings, 1/2 cup each

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 6 servings, 1/2 cup each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	150

Total fat	10g
Saturated fat	4g
Cholesterol	15mg
Sodium	315mg
Carbohydrate	12g
Dietary fiber	3g
Sugars	2g
Protein	7g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	240 %DV
Vitamin C	60 %DV
Calcium	20 %DV
Iron	15 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 by para2375 from It's hard to get my kids to eat spinach but with this recipe they ask for seconds. It's hard to get my kids to eat spinach but with this recipe they ask for seconds. It's simple to make and very rich and creamy.

Date published: 2005-03-14

Rated 5 out of 5 by eballard@alumni.vanderbilt.edu from It's not so creamy that it doesn't seem like a vegetable anymore. It's not so creamy that it doesn't seem like a vegetable anymore. Warm up leftovers in the oven so the crackers aren't soggy.

Date published: 2006-05-26

Rated 4 out of 5 by ElvisFan80 from It was real creamy. It was real creamy. However, when reheating the crackers lost there crunch; otherwise it was still good on the second day.

Date published: 2004-12-27

Rated 1 out of 5 by sharpeipup from My attempt was not creamy...at all. My attempt was not creamy...at all. So if you are braving this recipe, think of adding more cream cheese.

Date published: 2006-12-19

Rated 3 out of 5 by mariam38 from My husband liked this recipe, but I think it needed more flavor. My husband liked this recipe, but I think it needed more flavor. Will make again with some adjustments.

Date published: 2004-12-18

Rated 4 out of 5 by V1LADY from I USED GREEN PEPPER DIDNT HAVE RED! I USED GREEN PEPPER DIDNT HAVE RED!

Date published: 2005-12-10