Artichoke-Spinach Cheese Casserole

Submitted by: Marlene

Attributed to: Marlene

Category: Casseroles

Description: May be refrigerated 24 hours prior  to cooking.

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 70 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Difficulty rating: 2

Ingredients:

 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained

 2 packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed

 6 ounces cream cheese

 2 Tablespoons butter, softened

 4 Tablespoons milk

 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

 Pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350                                

2. Put artichoke hearts in a medium casserole dish. Squeeze the spinach dry and arrange  over the artichoke hearts.

3. Beat the cream  cheese  and  butter  until smooth and gradually add milk.  Spread this mixture over the spinach. Top with Romano  and pepper.

4. Bake for 40 minutes - 30 minutes covered and 10 minutes uncovered.