Skillet Spinach Gratin

Name: Skillet Spinach Gratin
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 6 slices bacon, finely chopped; 1½ lb. baby spinach leaves or 2 bags (10 oz. each) fresh spinach leaves (about 4 cups); 4 oz. brick cream cheese, cubed; 15 RITZ Crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups); 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp. butter, melted

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Makes 6 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Ingredient list

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
6 slices bacon, finely chopped
1½ lb. baby spinach leaves or 2 bags (10 oz. each) fresh spinach leaves (about 4 cups)
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) brick cream cheese, cubed
15 RITZ Crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Directions

Cook onions and bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 to 7 min. or until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently. Drain.

Add spinach; cook 3 to 5 min. or until spinach is slightly wilted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese; mix well.

Combine cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Sprinkle over spinach mixture just before serving.

Recipe Tips

Serving SuggestionServe this cheesy side dish as an accompaniment to lean grilled meat, fish or poultry and a mixed green salad.
SubstitutePrepare as directed, substituting cleaned and deveined Swiss chard for the spinach.
Creative LeftoversCover and refrigerate any leftovers. Mix with your favorite shredded cheese and use as a filling for quesadillas.