Spinach & Artichoke Casserole

  • 20-30 OZ frozen chopped spinach
  • 8 OZ Philly cream cheese (softened)
  • 5 TBS melted butter
  • 1 TBS lemon juice
  • 28 OZ canned artichoke hearts or bottoms (drained)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Italian bread crumbs
  • ¼ C Parmesan (optional)
  • 1-2 cans water chestnuts (optional)

Oven: 350° F

  1. Boil the spinach in salted water until tender (~5 minutes). Drain & squeeze the excess liquid out.
  2. Mix Philly cheese, butter, lemon juice and salt & pepper mix (½ TSP to start) with the drained spinach.
  3. Layer artichokes in a baking dish, spooning the spinach mixture over them in alternating layers.
  4. Sprinkle bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese over the top.
  5. Bake for 20-30 minutes.