Description
Creamed Spinach Casserole delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, blending tender spinach with rich, creamy goodness. Baked until golden and bubbling, this classic side dish brings warmth to your dinner table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds fresh spinach
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Cheese Category:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup milk
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a precise 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish to grease thoroughly.
- Rinse 2 pounds of fresh spinach under cold water, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Drop chopped spinach into a large pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until completely wilted, stirring occasionally.
- Drain spinach in a colander, pressing out excess moisture with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine 1 cup cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup Parmesan, and ½ cup cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Whisk in ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg.
- Fold the drained spinach into the creamy mixture, ensuring every leaf gets coated.
- Spread the spinach blend evenly into your prepared baking dish.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden and edges bubble.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow the dish to set.
Notes
- Squeeze spinach thoroughly after cooking to prevent a watery casserole that won’t set properly.
- Choose fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture, but frozen works well if you thaw and drain completely.
- Mix cheeses at room temperature to help them blend smoothly and create a creamy consistency.
- For a lower-fat version, swap full-fat dairy with reduced-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and milk options without losing rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 336 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg