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!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Lower the heat and stir in the Boursin cheese. Continue stirring until fully melted and incorporated into a smooth sauce.

Step 7

Add the chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using) to the sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Transfer the spinach mixture to a greased 9-inch baking dish and smooth the top.

Step 9

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the spinach.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and the creamed spinach is bubbling.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1266.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2027.9

Total Fat 162.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 439.2mg	0%
Sodium 3321.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.3g
Protein 56.6g	0%

Vitamin D 161.0IU	0%
Calcium 1594.9mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 850.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.5%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 16.3%