Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of our Cheesy Italian Spinach Bake, a comforting dish that perfectly marries vibrant spinach with rich cheeses. This versatile recipe is ideal for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep. Topped with crispy breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection, it’s a dish that promises to please everyone at the table. Whether enjoyed as a main course or alongside crusty bread and fresh salad, this bake is both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook another minute.
- Gradually add spinach, cooking until wilted. Drain excess liquid and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and beaten eggs.
- Fold the cooled spinach mixture into the cheese mixture and transfer to the baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for an extra crunch.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the bake (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 95mg