Monday, May 17, 2010

Baked Creamed Spinach


2 T butter
1 T garlic, minced
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 c freshly grated parmesan, plus 2 T for topping
1/4 t dried basil
1/4 t chives
1/4 t salt
dash ground marjoram
dash cayenne pepper
1/4 c whole milk or half and half
10 oz fresh spinach

Preheat oven to 375°. Spray small casserole dish with butter flavored cooking spray.

In large skillet over medium low heat, melt butter and saute garlic 1 minute, do not brown. Add remaining ingredients except spinach and stir until cream cheese is melted. Add spinach, cover and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix well and transfer to casserole dish. Top with additional parmesan cheese and bake uncovered 20 minutes. Turn oven to broil and cook another 5 minutes or until top is well browned. Serves 4.

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