Lady Bird Johnson’s Spinach Casserole

Lady Bird Johnson, the former First Lady of the United States, was an advocate for beautifying the environment. She was known for her love of gardening and promoting the planting of wildflowers. This spinach casserole recipe was one of her favorites and showcases the use of fresh, nutritious ingredients.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lady Bird Johnson’s Spinach Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Spinach
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
4. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
6. Stir in the cooked spinach mixture, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
8. In a small bowl, melt the remaining butter and mix it with the breadcrumbs.
9. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the casserole.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
11. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 4g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.