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Crunchy Spinach Casserole Recipe

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This Crunchy Spinach Casserole is a creamy, comforting side dish featuring tender sautéed spinach and celery baked with a savory mushroom soup base, topped with golden, buttery bread cubes for a delightful crunch. Perfect for family dinners and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Spinach Mixture

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Topping

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups cubed bread (1/2 inch cubes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped celery and onion, cooking and stirring until the vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Combine Spinach and Soup: Stir the thawed and well-drained chopped spinach and the undiluted cream of mushroom soup into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables until evenly mixed.
  4. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the spinach mixture into a 1-1/2-quart round baking dish, spreading it evenly for uniform cooking.
  5. Prepare Topping: In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in the bread cubes until they are well coated with butter.
  6. Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttered bread cubes evenly over the top of the spinach mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the bread cubes on top are golden brown and crunchy.

Notes

  • Make sure to thoroughly squeeze out excess water from the thawed spinach to prevent a watery casserole.
  • You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with a homemade cream sauce for a fresher flavor.
  • Use stale or day-old bread cubes to achieve a better crunch on top.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute bread cubes with gluten-free bread.
  • This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as a vegetarian main with added cheese or protein.

Keywords: Spinach casserole, creamy spinach side dish, baked spinach, mushroom soup casserole, crunchy bread topping

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