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    This hearty casserole is ideal for the busy Thanksgiving season, since it can be prepared days in advance. If you choose to double the recipe, the baking time may be slightly longer. Yield: 6 servings Prep time: 20 - 25 minutes
Cooking time: 30 - 40 minutes
Difficulty Level: Moderate
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 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a shallow one-quart baking dish. Melt two tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until slightly softened. Add garlic and continue cooking until mushrooms are limp and have given up most of their moisture. Combine cooked mushrooms, spinach, cream cheese and remaining butter in a bowl and blend well with a wooden spoon or electric mixer. Spread mixture into prepared dish and sprinkle with crumb topping. (Dish can be prepared to this point and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Restore to room temperature before baking.) Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until nicely browned and heated through.  Calories 230; Carbohydrate 20g; Protein 7g; Fat 15g; Saturated Fat 8g; Cholesterol 38mg; Calcium 11% DV; Sodium 394mg; Iron 13% DV |
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