Saucy Spinach Bake

Need a fresh idea for spinach? This side dish combines spinach in a cheesy sauce with a topping of crushed crackers and shredded Mozza-Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• ¾ cup PHILADELPHIA Herb & Garlic Light Cream Cheese Product
• 2 (8 ounce) packages fresh spinach
• 1 cup KRAFT Mozza-Cheddar Light Shredded Cheese, divided
• 25 Ritz 30% Less Fat Crackers, finely crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Cook and stir cream cheese product and milk in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. (Do not let mixture come to boil.) Gradually stir in spinach; cover. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Stir in half the shredded cheese.

Step 3

Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Combine cracker crumbs and remaining shredded cheese; sprinkle over spinach mixture.

Step 4

Bake 10 minutes or until spinach mixture is heated through and sauce is hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.