Description

Trisha Yearwood’s spinach casserole is a creamy, cheesy classic made with spinach, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and sharp cheddar, topped with a buttery cracker crust perfect for holidays, potlucks, or comforting family meals. Easily made gluten-free or dairy-free.

Ingredients

For the Casserole Base:

– 2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry

– 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

– 1 cup sour cream

– 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)

– ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion

– ½ tsp kosher salt

– ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the Topping:

– 1 sleeve (about 40) buttery round crackers (e.g., Ritz), crushed

– ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
Squeeze thawed spinach until as dry as possible—this prevents sogginess.
In a large bowl, combine spinach, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
In a small bowl, toss crushed crackers with melted butter until fully coated.
Sprinkle cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are bubbly and topping is golden brown.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

– Dry spinach thoroughly excess water makes the casserole watery.

– Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt and flavor (pre-shredded contains anti-caking agents).

– Gluten-free: Use certified GF crackers and ensure soup is gluten-free (many brands make GF cream soups).

– Dairy-free/vegan: Use plant-based butter, dairy-free cheddar, cashew cream (instead of sour cream), and GF vegan cream of mushroom soup.

– Make ahead: Assemble (without topping), cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add topping just before baking.

– Spice it up: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or smoked paprika to the filling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern / American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (⅙ of casserole)
Calories: ~290
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 620mg (varies with soup and cheese)
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 55mg