Killer Spinach Casserole

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 20 ounces frozen chopped spinach
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup dry knorr vegetable soup mix
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 defrost spinach over night in sink. butter 1 quart casserole dish and place defrosted spinach on bottom. can cover with sliced water chestnuts if desired.
• 2 in medium mixing bowl, cream room temperature cream cheese and milk. blend in envelope of knorr's soup mix and black pepper. pour over spinach in casserole dish. do not mix.
• 3 combine bread crumbs, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika and parmesan cheese. sprinkle over cream cheese.
• 4 bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
• 5 serve hot as side dish, or with cubed french bread as appetizer.