CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH BAKE

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My creamy, comforting side dish wonderfully rounds out any holiday dinner. Just a little of this rich casserole goes a long way. -Jennifer Bley, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 packages (9 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1 small red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
8 butter-flavored crackers, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place half of the spinach in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or just until wilted. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining spinach; set aside., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat to low; stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, half-and-half, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic and pepper. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in the artichokes, dill, seasoned salt and spinach. , Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Ezra Taylor
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The bake was creamy and cheesy, and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Haseeb Abbas
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more garlic or maybe some red pepper flakes.


Nenad Nikolic
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this dish was surprisingly delicious! The creamy parmesan sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Savannah Morgan
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This bake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just a weeknight dinner. It's always a hit.


muhammad shahidlatif
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I made this dish for my picky kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Colton Casey
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This is one of my favorite recipes! It's always a hit at potlucks and family gatherings. I highly recommend it.


Moryn Ib
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover spinach. The bake was delicious and my family loved it.


Saaka Abdul Hakim
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5 stars! This bake is everything I was hoping for and more. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Georgie Xya
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This dish is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Sports Live
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this dish changed my mind! The creamy parmesan sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nada Ahmed
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This bake was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I used frozen spinach and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Yasir Ali Tunio Hashmi
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I especially loved the crispy parmesan crust on top. Will definitely be making this again soon.


Hmsayem Ahmed
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This creamy parmesan spinach bake is an absolute delight! The combination of spinach, cheese, and spices is just perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.