Our holidays would not be the same without this family tradition. My mother made it every Thanksgiving when I was growing up; now I make it every Christmas as well, and my children and grandchildren absolutely love it! We triple the recipe because the kids can’t get enough. \u2014Sharon Scaletta, Johnstown, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1506689,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[305883,305487,306848,304268,324623,304313,307764,305933,307614],"categories-v2":[311532,308988,310796,309603,259483,309177,308313,310729,311643,311631,310591],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Crunchy Spinach Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/crunchy-spinach-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps240_CB7478C192B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cheesy Spinach Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/cheesy-spinach-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crunchy Rice Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/crunchy-rice-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps13578_CB1217C198-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Easy Spinach Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/spinach-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Easy-Spinach-Casserole_EXPS_FT25_278358_JR_0117_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Rice Spinach Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/rice-spinach-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creamy Spinach Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/creamy-spinach-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spinach Chicken Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/spinach-chicken-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Spinach-Chicken-Casserole_exps30011_SD1999444D06_24_4bC_RMS-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spinach Noodle Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/spinach-noodle-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spinach Crumb Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/spinach-crumb-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Artichoke Spinach Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/artichoke-spinach-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Artichoke-Spinach-Casserole_EXPS_THCA18_9479_C08_31_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Potato and Spinach Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/potato-and-spinach-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps4257_remj92p35ctran.jpg"},{"post_title":"Scrambled Egg Spinach Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/scrambled-egg-spinach-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Scrambled-Egg-Spinach-Casserole_exps47107_CW1996973D12_03_3bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cheesy Spinach","post_link":"\/recipes\/cheesy-spinach\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cheesy-Spinach_EXPS_HSCBZ16_11280_C07_14_4b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crunch Top Ham and Potato Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/crunch-top-ham-and-potato-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps2923_THHP1227347D43A-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crunchy Broccoli Bake","post_link":"\/recipes\/crunchy-broccoli-bake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Crunchy-Broccoli-Bake_exps38797_RM2232457A09_16_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spinach Souffle Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/spinach-souffle-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps3245_cfm91p49ctran-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ham & Spinach Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/ham-spinach-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ham-Spinach-Casserole_EXPS_BFCBBZ19_45173_E01_11_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crunchy Vegetable Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/crunchy-vegetable-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps241_TH2379806C09_06_8b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/artichoke-spinach-chicken-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Spinach-Artichoke-Chicken-Casserole_EXPS_TOHSummer25_48633_MD_P2_01_16_7b.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/exps188536_THCA173831B03_11_9b.jpg","long_pin_file":false,"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"ncv_moat_option":""},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/crunchy-spinach-casserole\/","name":"Crunchy Spinach Casserole","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2023-06-27","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT35M","totalTime":"PT50M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps188536_THCA173831B03_11_9b-1.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Side Dishes"],"description":"Our holidays would not be the same without this family tradition. My mother made it every Thanksgiving when I was growing up; now I make it every Christmas as well, and my children and grandchildren absolutely love it! We triple the recipe because the kids can't get enough. \u2014Sharon Scaletta, Johnstown, Pennsylvania","recipeIngredient":["1\/2 cup butter, divided","2 celery ribs, finely chopped","1 small onion, finely chopped","2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry","1 can (10-3\/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted","2 cups cubed bread (1\/2 inch)"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 1\/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in spinach and soup."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Transfer to a 1-1\/2-qt. round baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in bread cubes. Sprinkle over top. Bake until bubbly and bread cubes are golden brown, 35-40 minutes."}],"recipeYield":"4 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 369 calories","fatContent":"29g fat (15g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"64mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"974mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"23g carbohydrate (4g sugars","fiberContent":"7g fiber)","proteinContent":"8g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"188536","romance_copy_dek":"Our holidays would not be the same without this family tradition. My mother made it every Thanksgiving when I was growing up; now I make it every Christmas as well, and my children and grandchildren absolutely love it! We triple the recipe because the kids can't get enough. \u2014Sharon Scaletta, Johnstown, Pennsylvania","enhanced_recipe_title":"Crunchy Spinach Casserole","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup butter, divided ","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup butter, divided "},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 celery ribs, finely chopped","IngredientText":"2 celery ribs, finely chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 small onion, finely chopped","IngredientText":"1 small onion, finely chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry","IngredientText":"2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 can (10-3\/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted","IngredientText":"1 can (10-3\/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cups cubed bread (1\/2 inch)","IngredientText":"2 cups cubed bread (1\/2 inch)"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/exps188536_THCA173831B03_11_9b.jpg","RecipeId":188536,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Crunchy Spinach Casserole Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"exps188536_THCA173831B03_11_9b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Sharon","Lastname":"Scaletta","City":"Johnstown","StateDescription":"Pennsylvania","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":4,"MaximumServingQuantity":4,"Yield":"4 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Crunchy Spinach Casserole","SubmittedTitle":"Beatrice's Spinach Casserloe","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":35,"TotalTimeInMinutes":50,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Crunchy Spinach Casserole","OriginalSourceProject":"Crunchy Spinach Casserole","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"Our holidays would not be the same without this family tradition. My mother made it every Thanksgiving when I was growing up; now I make it every Christmas as well, and my children and grandchildren absolutely love it! We triple the recipe because the kids can't get enough. —Sharon Scaletta, Johnstown, Pennsylvania","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 1\/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in spinach and soup.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Transfer to a 1-1\/2-qt. round baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in bread cubes. Sprinkle over top. Bake until bubbly and bread cubes are golden brown, 35-40 minutes.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Christmas Recipes","ID":104190},{"Name":"Christmas Side Dishes","ID":104214},{"Name":"Thanksgiving Recipes","ID":104550},{"Name":"Thanksgiving Side Dishes","ID":104570}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Casseroles","ID":305883},{"Name":"Vegetable Casseroles","ID":305933},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Spinach","ID":307764},{"Name":"Vegetables","ID":307614},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Side Dishes","ID":304313},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":16,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"3\/4 cup: 369 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 974mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein. ","NoOfRatings":1,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/exps188536_THCA173831B03_11_9b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/exps188536_THCA173831B03_11_9b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":311532,"name":"Casseroles","slug":"casseroles","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311467,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"These family-pleasing casserole recipes are sure to be a hit. From apps and green bean casseroles to dessert and main dish casseroles, you'll want to try them all!","parent":310796,"count":3361,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/casseroles\/"},{"term_id":311631,"name":"Vegetable Casseroles","slug":"vegetable-casseroles","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311566,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Vegetable casserole recipes are anything but boring. Try these recipes and see for yourself.","parent":311532,"count":691,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/casseroles\/vegetable-casseroles\/"},{"term_id":311643,"name":"Spinach Casseroles","slug":"spinach-casseroles","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311578,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Find our best spinach casserole recipes, along with reviews, videos and helpful tips to make this your signature dish.","parent":311631,"count":46,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/casseroles\/vegetable-casseroles\/spinach-casseroles\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Crunchy Spinach Casserole"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n