Spinach Pecan Bake .

Spinach Pecan Bake

This recipe was always a great crowd pleaser and a family favorite. Our children often requested this dish. I will not have a computer most of this week so I am posting the recipe today.

Ingredients:

3 10 ounce packages chopped spinach

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup half and half

1/3 cup bread crumbs

1//2 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 Tablespoons butter

1/4 cup bread crumbs

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Directions:

Butter a 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish. Cook spinach and drain well. Melt 1/4 cup butter and saute onion til tender. Combine spinach, butter, sauteed onion, half and half, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, chopped toasted pecans, salt, nutmeg and pepper.

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Mix 2 tablespoons butter with 1/4 cup bread crumbs, sprinkle over casserole. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until brown. Serves 6 to 8