Description
A creamy, cheesy casserole combining tender spinach with a blend of cheeses, perfect as a comforting side dish or vegetarian main.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- If using fresh spinach, add it to the skillet and cook until wilted; if using frozen, ensure it’s fully thawed and drained.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spinach mixture, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the casserole is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta for a different texture.
- Add cooked mushrooms or artichokes for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking for a cheesier crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg