Creamed Spinach and Artichokes

ADVOCATE-TESTED RECIPE

Creamed Spinach and Artichokes

Serves 6 to 8. Recipe is by Julie Kay.

1 (28-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, partially thawed

1 (12-oz.) jar marinated artichoke hearts

2 tbls. butter or margarine

1 small onion, chopped

1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese

½ cup crumbled crackers or french-fried onion rings

1. Put frozen spinach and marinated artichoke hearts, liquid included, into slow cooker.

2. In a small skillet on stove top, sauté onion in butter and add to spinach and artichokes in slow cooker.

3. Cook on Low for 1½ hours. Add in cream cheese and continue cooking for one more hour. Stir well.

4. Remove from slow cooker and top with either crumbled crackers or onion rings.