Creamy Spinach Bake
found in Side Dishes - Vegetable Sides
 | Vegetarian |  | Nut Free |  | Gluten Free |
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
This spinach bake is a cross between creamed spinach and a spinach souffle, and in my opinion it's the best of both worlds. While it seems like the kind of side you'd only serve for special occasions, it makes a dull weeknight oh-so-much better.
Ingredients
- 300g spinach, frozen
- 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter
- 25g shallots, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 170g cream cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1⁄4 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp white breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp parmesan, grated
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 195°C / 175°C (fan oven) / 375°F / Gas Mark 5. Thaw the spinach according to package directions. Wring out with paper towels or a clean dishcloth until very, very dry.
2
While spinach is thawing, melt the butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 20 seconds. Add the thawed spinach, cream cheese, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper and mix until well combined.
3
Transfer the mixture to a medium baking or gratin dish and top with bread crumbs and Parmesan. Bake until warm and golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
