Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this Easy Spinach Casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish! Featuring nutrient-rich frozen spinach combined with tangy cream cheese, melty mozzarella, savory Parmesan, and a hint of garlic and onion, this recipe offers a velvety texture and unbeatable flavor in just 40 minutes. A golden-brown topping of buttery breadcrumbs (optional) takes it to the next level, adding a delightful crunch. Perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to festive holiday feasts, this versatile dish is as simple to prepare as it is satisfying. Whether youβre serving it with roasted proteins or as part of a vegetarian spread, this baked spinach casserole is guaranteed to be a hit!
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
Thaw the frozen spinach by microwaving it in a microwave-safe bowl for 5β7 minutes or until fully defrosted. Drain and squeeze out as much excess water as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Stir the drained spinach into the mixture until fully incorporated.
Add half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and all of the Parmesan cheese to the mixture. Stir to combine.
Transfer the spinach mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top. If using breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping, mix them with the melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25β30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Easy Spinach Casserole!
Calories |
1959 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 159.2 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.1 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 4064 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 87.8 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2444 mg | 188% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 3104 mg | 66% | |
*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.