Double Cheese Spinach Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, this Double Cheese Spinach Casserole is the ultimate side dish for any gathering or weeknight dinner. Packed with fresh spinach, two types of decadent cheese—cream cheese for a velvety base and sharp cheddar for a bold, tangy kick—this dish is layered with flavor. A golden breadcrumb and parmesan topping adds the perfect crunch, while hints of garlic and nutmeg elevate the dish to gourmet status. Ready in under an hour, this easy baked casserole is a great way to sneak greens into a crowd-pleasing, irresistible dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or a crisp salad. Perfect for holiday feasts or casual dinners, this spinach casserole is your new go-to recipe for comfort food done right!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach leaves
- 225 grams cream cheese, softened
- 200 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 50 grams breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a medium-sized casserole dish with olive oil.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Gradually add the fresh spinach leaves to the skillet, stirring until wilted. This will take about 3-5 minutes. Once wilted, remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold the spinach mixture from the skillet into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring an even coating.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving about 50 grams of cheese for topping the casserole.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until combined.
Sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese over the spinach mixture in the casserole dish, followed by the breadcrumb-parmesan mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 240.7 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.0 g | 705% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 695 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 6480 mg | 282% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 108.5 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 2774 mg | 213% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 3415 mg | 73% | |
*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.
