Spinach Baked with Three Cheeses
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Spinach Baked with Three Cheeses, a luxurious side dish that will elevate any meal. Fresh spinach is sautéed with fragrant garlic and folded into a velvety mixture of ricotta, cream cheese, and Parmesan, creating a comforting base enhanced by hints of freshly grated nutmeg. Topped with golden breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter and Parmesan, this casserole bakes to perfection with an irresistible crunch. Ideal for pairing with roast chicken, steak, or crusty bread, this easy-to-make dish is a showstopper for weekday dinners or holiday gatherings. Ready in just under an hour, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser packed with rich, wholesome flavors. Keywords: spinach casserole, three cheese spinach bake, cheesy spinach side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach
- 200 grams ricotta cheese
- 150 grams cream cheese
- 100 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 100 milliliters heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons nutmeg, freshly grated
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Gradually add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring frequently. Cook until all the spinach has wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain any excess liquid.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, half of the grated Parmesan, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Fold the cooked spinach into the cheese mixture. Stir well to ensure the spinach is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
Transfer the spinach and cheese mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the remaining Parmesan cheese and melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the spinach.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or pair it with crusty bread for a delicious appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.6 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.7 g | 469% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 505 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 4570 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 89.5 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2572 mg | 198% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 9% | |
*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.
