SPINACH & ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

2 packages frozen and chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

½ cup heavy cream

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1 package [8 oz] cream cheese, softened

1 cup whole milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, cream, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup parmesan.

In a small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese until fluffy.  Reduce to low slowly adding milk mixing until well blended.

Spoon spinach mixture into casserole dish; pour  cream cheese mixture evenly over spinach mixture.  Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup of parmesan.  Bake 25-30 minutes or until edges bubble and top is golden.  Makes 8 servings.