Best 8 Easy Creamy Spinach Casserole Recipes

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If you are looking for a comforting, creamy, and delicious side dish that is quick and easy to prepare, then look no further than easy creamy spinach casserole. Made with fresh spinach, a creamy sauce, and savory ingredients like garlic, onion, and cheese, this casserole offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Whether you are serving it as a side dish for your next dinner party or enjoying it as a main course for a cozy weeknight meal, this creamy spinach casserole is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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QUICK AND EASY SPINACH CASSEROLE



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A fast and easy spinach casserole that the whole family will enjoy.

Provided by JASON30

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Spinach Casserole

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine spinach, cream cheese, mushroom soup and 1/2 of the fried onions; mix well. Transfer mixture to a 2 quart casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining fried onions.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 748.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CREAMED SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg and cayenne and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the panko and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling and light golden on top, about 15 minutes.

EASY SPINACH CASSEROLE



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I revamped a recipe I found to go with 16oz frozen spinach, less salt, change in cream of soup, and that I didn't own croutons.

Provided by PinkieB

Categories     Spinach

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen spinach
1 medium egg (can use large)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs (4C brand)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Thaw the spinach and squeeze out as much juice as you can. This will keep your casserole from being watery.
  • Combine spinach, egg, salt, pepper, onion, cheese, and celery soup in a bowl.
  • Spoon into a greased (with cooking spray) 2 quart pyrex dish.
  • Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake covered with aluminum foil 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 49.6, Sodium 606.3, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 9.5

CREAMED SPINACH CASSEROLE



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THIS RECIPE comes from an old cookbook I received as a wedding gift in 1945. As they grew up, my children loved all vegetables, but they often requested spinach served this way. Through the years, it has remained a family favorite. -Jane Everett Pinehurst, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well. Add 4 tablespoons butter, salt, pepper, cheese, eggs and milk. , Spoon into two greased 8-oz. baking dishes. Melt the remaining butter; add crumbs. Sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or just until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 44g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 328mg cholesterol, Sodium 1308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

EASY CREAMED SPINACH



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Our take on the classic creamed spinach side dish uses fresh spinach and cream cheese as a thickener. It's a crowd pleasing recipe that's popular with both young and old.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 4 bunches (2 1/2 pounds total) flat-leaf spinach, trimmed and cleaned
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces bar cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk
pinch ground nutmeg
coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spinach, and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander; rinse with cold water until cool. Squeeze spinach to remove as much liquid as possible; coarsely chop, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese and milk; cook, stirring, until cream cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in spinach. Simmer over medium heat until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Add nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g

CREAMY SPINACH CASSEROLE



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My husband claims not to like spinach but can't stop eating it prepared this way! Serve it alongside ham and watch it disappear.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 5-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large eggs, beaten
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, spinach, soup, onion, cheese and mayonnaise. Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Toss the bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Couldn't be easier or yummier!

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Spinach Casserole

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned

Steps:

  • Thaw spinach and squeeze out water. Soften cream cheese.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese and seasoning salt. Mix well and spoon into 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degree C) for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 685.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CREAMY SPINACH CASSEROLE



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This is a recipe from The Stone House, a Bed and Breakfast in Chester, Ill. (By the way, Chester is the home of Pop-Eye the Sailor, so you'd better eat your spinach!)

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
4 ounces sour cream
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix together spinach, cream cheese, sour cream and soup.
  • Pour mixture into and oven-proof casserole.
  • Sprinkle liberally with parmesan cheese (or you could substitute buttered bread crumbs).
  • Bake@ 350 F for 30-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 36.5, Sodium 716.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3, Protein 12.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • Don't overcook the spinach. It should be wilted but still have some bite to it.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère will give the casserole a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Season the casserole well. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices.
  • Top the casserole with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers before baking. This will give it a crispy, golden-brown crust.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This creamy spinach casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious side dish recipe, give this creamy spinach casserole a try.

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