Nanny's Spinach Casserole Recipe

This creamy, dreamy spinach casserole is a holiday staple that will disappear fast! Even spinach skeptics will go back for seconds of this cheesy, crunchy delight. Grandma's recipe, perfected for your family gatherings (easily doubled!). Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 292.9 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Nanny's Spinach Casserole

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How to Make Nanny's Spinach Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook 1 (10 ounce) package of frozen spinach according to package directions, then drain thoroughly and squeeze out excess water.
  3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 8 ounces of cream cheese. Stir in 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup until smooth.
  4. Add the cooked spinach to the cream cheese and soup mixture. Stir to combine.
  5. Gently stir in 1 (4 ounce) can of French fried onions.
  6. Pour the spinach mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of crushed buttery cracker crumbs (about 10 Ritz crackers) with 4 tablespoons of melted butter until moist but not soggy.
  8. Sprinkle the cracker crumb topping evenly over the spinach casserole.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  10. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

82g

Carbs

2g