A creamy, savory spinach casserole topped with a crispy, garlicky breadcrumb crust. This comforting bake is the perfect side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course.
Yields: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Spinach Bake:
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¼ cup unsalted butter
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp crushed red chili flakes
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⅓ cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
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2 (12 oz) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry
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2 cups ricotta cheese
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1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
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Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
For the Breadcrumb Topping:
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or sourdough bread pieces)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
A creamy, savory spinach casserole topped with a crispy, garlicky breadcrumb crust. This comforting bake is the perfect side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course.
Yields: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Spinach Bake:
-
¼ cup unsalted butter
-
1 medium onion, finely diced
-
6 cloves garlic, minced
-
½ tsp crushed red chili flakes
-
⅓ cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
-
2 (12 oz) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry
-
2 cups ricotta cheese
-
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
-
2 large eggs, beaten
-
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
-
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
For the Breadcrumb Topping:
-
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or sourdough bread pieces)
-
2 tbsp olive oil
-
2 cloves garlic, minced
-
Salt and pepper, to taste
