Description
Creamy Parmesan Spinach Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender spinach and a velvety cheese sauce topped with golden, crispy Parmesan. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings, delivering restaurant-quality flavors using everyday ingredients. With its creamy texture and mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to impress your loved ones and have them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté fresh spinach until wilted (about 3-5 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Gently stir in the sautéed spinach until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and top with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg