Spinach Pecan Bake

Spinach Pecan Bake

Ingredients:

3-10oz. pkgs chopped spinach

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup half + half

1/3 cup bread crumbs

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup bread crumbs

Directions:

Butter 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish.  

Cook spinach and drain well.

Melt butter and sauté onion till tender.  Combine spinach, butter, sautéed onion, 1 cup half and half, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, chopped pecans, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Mix 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup bread crumbs, sprinkle over casserole.  

Bake at 350F. 30 minutes or until brown.            
Serves 8

Note:  This is a recipe of many years ago which continues to be a favorite way to prepare spinach.