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Spinach casserole in a baking dish with a spoon.
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Creamed Spinach Casserole Recipe (Step-By-Step)

With just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, this creamed spinach casserole recipe is great for busy weeknights and holiday feasts! Ready in under 45 minutes, it's packed with creamy cheese, a crispy onion topping, and, of course, nutritious spinach.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Vegetarian
Keyword: creamed spinach casserole, spinach casserole, spinach casserole with cream cheese
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 2 12-oz packages frozen spinach 340 g each
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 14 g
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 8-oz package cream cheese 226 g
  • 1 cup grated gruyere cheese 85 g
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese 40 g
  • 1 cup fried onions 40 g
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs 20 g

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 350℉ (176℃).
  • Thaw: Transfer frozen spinach to a sieve or colander and run warm water over it to thaw. Squeeze as much water as you can out of the spinach.
    Straining frozen spinach.
  • Garlic: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic. Cook until it begins to brown and become fragrant.
    Butter and garlic in a black saute pan.
  • Cheese: Stir in cream cheese until it becomes warm and soft. Stir in gruyere and parmesan until melted, then stir in spinach.
    Mixing spinach with green cheese.
  • Topping: Stir together fried onions and panko.
    Spinach casserole topping in a bowl.
  • Assemble: Spoon spinach mixture into a 9x3'' (or similar) casserole dish. Top with fried onion mixture. (Optionally spray the top lightly with oil to promote browning.)
    Spinach casserole in a white baking sheet.
  • Bake: Bake on the center rack for 30 to 40 minutes, or until bubbling and top is golden brown.
    Spinach casserole in a white baking sheet.

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Notes

Storage: Leftovers will last in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. You can also prepare the casserole in advance and refrigerate it before baking. Simply assemble the casserole, cover it tightly, and refrigerate until ready to bake!
You can freeze the leftover creamed spinach casserole. Ensure that it’s stored in an airtight container or freezer bag. When ready to enjoy, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven until heated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.7g | Protein: 13.1g | Fat: 27.4g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 0.6g | Calcium: 362mg | Iron: 4mg
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