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Spinach and Cheese Casserole

Spinach and Cheese Casserole prepared dish

This spinach and cheese casserole is a comforting dish that combines fresh spinach, creamy cheese, and a crunchy topping. Perfect for a family dinner or as a side dish, it offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Enjoy this nutritious and satisfying meal any night of the week!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include fresh spinach, bread crumbs, garlic, ricotta cheese.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 500 g fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 100 g bread crumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 250 g ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 200 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, black pepper, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  5. Stir in the cooked spinach mixture until well combined.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
  7. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the grated parmesan cheese.
  8. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top for added crunch.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  10. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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