Artichoke and Spinach Bake

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook spinach in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid. Place cream cheese and stick of butter in a medium sized microwave safe bowl and cook on high for one minute, stir and continue cooking until well blended and not lumpy. Add the spinach, garlic and lemon juice to the white sauce and stir to coat.

Arrange the artichoke pieces in the bottom of a greased 9 x 9 pan or 2 qt casserole dish and spoon the spinach over the top of the artichokes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and breadcrumbs and dot with the 3 T of butter. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly!