Best Restaurant Style Spinach Casserole Recipes

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SPINACH AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE



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This creamy, cheesy Spinach and Ground Beef Casserole is an old-fashioned, easy dinner that's ready for the oven in about 30 minutes!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 (10 oz) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, NOT diluted
½ cup sour cream, at room temperature
½ cup milk, at room temperature
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¾ cup French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the spinach, cream cheese, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, salt and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Stir over low heat, just until combined.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil; sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and the French-fried onions. Bake for 10 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the casserole, Calories 434.7 kcal, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Protein 31.7 g, Fat 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Cholesterol 54.8 mg, Sodium 883.8 mg, Fiber 2.1 g, Sugar 6.5 g, UnsaturatedFat 5.1 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.

CRUNCHY SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Our holidays would not be the same without this family tradition. My mother made it every Thanksgiving when I was growing up; now I make it every Christmas as well, and my children and grandchildren absolutely love it! We triple the recipe because the kids can't get enough. -Sharon Scaletta, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, divided
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups cubed bread (1/2 inch)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in spinach and soup., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in bread cubes. Sprinkle over top. Bake until bubbly and bread cubes are golden brown, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SPINACH-PARM CASSEROLE



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For those who ignore Popeye and won't eat their spinach, I find that spinach with garlicky butter and Parmesan helps change their minds. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh baby spinach
5 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a stockpot, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add spinach; cook, covered, 1 minute or just until wilted. Drain well., In a small skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic, Italian seasoning and salt; cook and stir until garlic is tender, 1-2 minutes., Spread spinach in a greased 1-1/2-qt. or 8-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with butter mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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