Spinach And Artichoke Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter for greasing baking dish
1/2 c butter, melted, for casserole
1 tbsp butter, melted for top
2 (10 oz) pkgs frozen chopped spinach
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/2 c Ritz cracker crumbs, coarse

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Butter a shallow 2 qt casserole.
Cook the spinach according to the package directions.
Drain well. Place in mixing bowl.
Add 1/2 cup melted butter, cream cheese and lemon juice.
Blend well with a fork.
Scatter artichoke quarters evenly over the bottom of the casserole dish.
Cover with the spinach mixture and smooth the top.
Cover the top with Ritz cracker crumbs.
Drizzle with 1 tbsp melted butter.
Bake on the middle rack until bubbly in the center and lightly brown on the top, approx. 25 minutes.
Cool 5 minutes and serve.