Crispy Topped Creamy Spinach
Transform your weeknight dinner game with this luxurious and comforting Crispy Topped Creamy Spinach recipe! Featuring tender, blanched spinach folded into a velvety blend of heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan, this dish delivers decadence in every bite. A hint of freshly grated nutmeg elevates the creamy filling, while the golden, buttery panko breadcrumb topping adds irresistible crunch. Perfectly balanced between rich and light, this baked spinach casserole is easy to prepare and ready in just 40 minutes, making it an excellent side dish or centerpiece for any meal. Serve it warm with roasted meats or on its own for a satisfying, vegetarian option. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 100 grams cream cheese
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg, freshly grated
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 100 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the spinach for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Drain and rinse under cold water. Squeeze out excess moisture and roughly chop the spinach.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Reduce the heat to low, then add the heavy cream and cream cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
Stir in the chopped spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the spinach is evenly coated in the creamy mixture.
Transfer the creamy spinach mixture to a lightly greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and chopped parsley. Mix well to coat the crumbs.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the spinach in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.1 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.4 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 3480 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 54.5 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1213 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 384 mg | 8% | |
*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.
