Baked Spinach Cheese
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, this Baked Spinach Cheese recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish that's as easy to make as it is indulgent. Fresh spinach is sautéed with fragrant garlic, then enveloped in a luscious blend of cream cheese, heavy cream, and shredded mozzarella, with a touch of nutmeg for subtle warmth. Topped with golden breadcrumbs and bubbling melted cheese, this dish bakes to perfection in just 25 minutes. Ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or weeknight dinners, this creamy spinach bake pairs beautifully with roasted meats, crusty bread, or a crisp green salad. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a handful of ingredients, it’s a quick and elegant way to elevate your meal. Perfect for cheese lovers and spinach enthusiasts alike, this is the comfort food recipe you've been craving!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 200 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.125 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a baking dish and set aside.
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold water. Remove thick stems and drain well.
In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the spinach to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted. Remove any excess liquid by pressing the spinach gently in the pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, half of the shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
Transfer the cooked spinach into the mixing bowl with the cheese mixture. Stir until the spinach is well coated.
Pour the spinach mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with olive oil until lightly moistened. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the mozzarella layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Baked Spinach Cheese hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.2 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 1131 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 593 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 122 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
