Cheese Straw-Spinach Casserole

 

3

tablespoons butter or margarine

1

large onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

2

packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

2

tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

2

eggs

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1 1/2

cups half-and-half or milk

5

boxes (9 oz each) Green Giant® frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain

2

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

2

cups cheese straws, coarsely crushed

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter, stirring frequently, until golden.
• 2 In large bowl, mix cream cheese and flour until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in salt and pepper. Beat in half-and-half with wire whisk until blended. Add spinach, Cheddar cheese and onion mixture. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese straws.
• 3 Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.