Creamed Spinach Casserole
Creamed spinach casserole is full of tender spinach, a mix of creamy cheeses and topped with cheddar and a buttery cracker topping.
Equipment
- large skillet
- 9x13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz plain cream cheese regular or ⅓ reduced fat
- ½ cup cottage cheese 4% or 2% milk fat
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 packages (12 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 16 buttery crackers, crushed like Ritz
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Reduce heat to medium low. Add the cream cheese, cottage cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir well to combine and cook, stirring regularly, until the cheese is melted and incorporated.
- Stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese until well mixed. Stir in the heavy cream.
- Transfer the spinach mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the cheese.
- Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and hot. Serve immediately.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave until hot. The crackers will lose some of the crunch but it’s still delicious.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 12gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 573mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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