RITZ-Topped Saucy Spinach Bake
Prep time10 min
Total time31min
ServingsMakes 6 servings, 1/2 cup (125 mL) each.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (3/4 of 250-g tub) herb and garlic soft light cream cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 2 pkg. (227 g each) fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded light mozzarella-cheddar cheese blend, divided
- 25 Ritz Crackers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup)
Preparation
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Cook and stir cream cheese spread and milk in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. (Do not boil.)
- Add spinach in batches, stirring after each addition until spinach is evenly coated with sauce; cover. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until spinach is wilted. Stir in half the shredded cheese.
- Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Combine cracker crumbs and remaining shredded cheese; sprinkle over spinach mixture.
- Bake 10 min. or until spinach mixture is heated through and sauce is hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 min. before serving.
Recipe Tips
- How to Wash Fresh Spinach
Spinach can hold a lot of dirt and must be thoroughly washed before using. To clean, fill a large bowl with water, then swish spinach around in water until most of the dirt comes off. Repeat process 2 or 3 times, using clean water each time, until no more dirt clings to the spinach. Rinse spinach thoroughly under running water. Remove hard stems; discard. Add leaves to salad spinner; spin dry. Or, pat leaves dry with paper towels.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 200 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Fat 12g | |
| Saturated 6g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | |
| Sodium 450mg | |
| Carbohydrate 15g | |
| Dietary fiber 2g | |
| Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 9g | |
| Vitamin A | 80 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 35 %DV |
| Calcium | 25 %DV |
| Iron | 15 %DV |
