Side Dish

Saucy Spinach Bake

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prep time

10 min

total time

31 min

makes

6 servings, 1/2 cup (125 mL) each

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What You Need

3/4 cup (3/4 of 250-g tub) Philadelphia Herb & Garlic Light Cream Cheese Spread

1/2 cup milk

2 pkg. (227 g each) fresh spinach

1 cup Kraft Mozza-Cheddar Light Shredded Cheese, divided

25 Ritz Crackers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup)

Make It

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.

kraft kitchens 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.