Boursin Cheese Creamed Spinach Bake
Elevate your side dish game with this decadent Boursin Cheese Creamed Spinach Bake, a rich and savory creation that will have everyone asking for seconds! Perfectly wilted spinach is blanketed in a velvety sauce made with garlic-infused Boursin cheese, Parmesan, and a touch of cream, delivering luxuriously smooth and herby flavor in every bite. Topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs for the perfect contrast in texture, this easy oven-baked dish can be made in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for holidays or elegant weeknight dinners. Serve it alongside roasted meats or as a standalone vegetarian casserole—this is creamed spinach like you’ve never had before!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 5.2 oz Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor)
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.125 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt. Add the spinach and blanch for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Drain the spinach and transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Once cool, squeeze out as much water as possible and roughly chop. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced shallot and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the shallot and garlic mixture and stir to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, ensuring no lumps form. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Lower the heat and stir in the Boursin cheese. Continue stirring until fully melted and incorporated into a smooth sauce.
Add the chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using) to the sauce. Stir well to combine.
Transfer the spinach mixture to a greased 9-inch baking dish and smooth the top.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the spinach.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and the creamed spinach is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.7 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.3 g | 476% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 3321 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1595 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 851 mg | 18% | |
*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.
