""Creamy spinach casserole has always been a favorite in my family, so it's a sure-fire hit for any gathering. The pimiento cheese flavors give it a uniquely Southern twist." --Perre Coleman Magness, author of Pimento Cheese: The Cookbook..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 (10-oz.) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 medium-size yellow onion, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces and softened
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1 cup milk
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1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained and rinsed
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2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted