Spinach Cheese Bake
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this Spinach Cheese Bake, a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. This easy-to-make casserole features fresh spinach sautéed to tender perfection, smothered in a velvety garlic-infused cream sauce, and layered with a heavenly trio of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Lightly seasoned with hints of nutmeg for added depth, this dish bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in just 25 minutes. Ideal as a hearty side dish or a light vegetarian main, it’s a crowd-pleaser packed with flavor and texture. Whether you’re meal prepping or whipping up a quick weeknight dinner, this creamy spinach bake is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it warm and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 250 milliliters Whole milk
- 120 grams Cream cheese
- 150 grams Shredded mozzarella
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons Nutmeg (optional)
- 1 small amount Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
Wash the spinach thoroughly. In a large pan over medium heat, sauté the spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water, then set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a smooth paste (roux).
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Stir in the cream cheese until it melts completely, followed by the salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Remove the saucepan from heat.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked spinach, the sauce, 100 grams of shredded mozzarella, the grated Parmesan, and the egg. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with the remaining 50 grams of shredded mozzarella.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Spinach Cheese Bake warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 128.5 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.7 g | 364% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 605 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 4108 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 93.9 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 2690 mg | 207% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% | |
*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.
