Spinach Casserole

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6 servings

  • Calories

    347 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Spinach Casserole

This easy spinach casserole recipe has a creamy sauce, plenty of cheese, and a crispy panko topping for a toasty finishing touch!

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Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups milk I used 2%, low-fat
  • 2 garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons, cloves
  • teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 spinach frozen, chopped, thawed and squeezed dry, 10-ounce bags
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • 2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature, cubed
  • chives for garnish, fresh, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 350°F.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10- or 12-inch oven-safe skillet* over medium heat. Add the panko and cook, stirring, until the panko is crisp and golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon salt. Transfer to a small bowl.
  3. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes, until thick and pasty. While whisking, slowly add the milk, breaking up any lumps. Add the garlic, nutmeg, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and continue to whisk until the mixture is thick, about 6 minutes.
  4. Add the spinach and cook, breaking it up with a spoon and stirring to incorporate, until warmed through, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add the parmesan and cream cheese and cook, stirring well, until fully melted and incorporated.
  6. If using an oven-safe skillet, top with the panko. Bake until the spinach casserole is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before serving.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate spinach casserole in an airtight container for up to 4 days. 
  • TO REHEAT: Warm up leftovers in a baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees F or in the microwave. 
  • TO FREEZE: I don’t recommend freezing this casserole.
  • *If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, use a regular skillet and transfer to a greased 8x8-inch baking dish to bake in Step 6.
  • You can double and bake in a 9x13-inch baking dish (it will look like A TON of spinach but will cook down a lot).
  • To USE FRESH SPINACH: Use 20-ounces of spinach, and saute until the liquid is evaporated—honestly, I really recommend frozen here because it is less expensive and will give you better results than fresh (fresh turns out more watery).
  • TO STORE: Refrigerate spinach casserole in an airtight container for up to 4 days. 
  • TO REHEAT: Warm up leftovers in a baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees F or in the microwave. 
  • TO FREEZE: I don’t recommend freezing this casserole.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 4) Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.5g (25%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Potassium 700mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 17390IU (348%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 614mg (61%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4)
Calories 347kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Potassium 700mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 17390IU 348%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 614mg 61%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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