Cheesy Spinach Casserole With Bread Crumbs

This spinach casserole is super cheesy, packed with hearty spinach, and has crunchy breadcrumbs on top. Plus, this casserole recipe is about as easy as it gets - just a few simple steps are all you need to follow to make it!  

THE BEST SPINACH CASSEROLE RECIPE

If you're looking for the most delicious cheesy spinach casserole, well, you've found it. This recipe is a hearty, healthy, and super tasty way to add some more fresh spinach to your diet.

It's like eating creamed spinach but so much better. This recipe combines two kinds of cheese for an extra cheesy experience. 

But, this is more than just cheesy, it's delicious! I mean, there are tender pieces of fresh creamed spinach and crunchy bits of breadcrumbs in every bite.

And this easy spinach casserole recipe is so versatile too, it literally goes with anything. And that's not an exaggeration.

Having said that though, my favorite side dish to pair it with is this huli huli chicken- the combination of the two makes for an absolutely awesome summer meal.

While the creamed spinach casserole mixture is baking, you can have the chicken grilling up and they'll be done at the same time! Talk about a convenient way to make a complete meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

Ok, so as far as ingredients go, you won't need anything too out of the ordinary to make this easy spinach casserole. 

Having said that, here's everything that you'll need to make this creamed spinach casserole recipe:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup feta cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 13 cups chopped spinach (frozen or fresh)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour to make low carb)
• salt and pepper

Not too bad, right? I bet you even have almost all of these ingredients in your pantry already! 

Now, you can make this casserole with fresh spinach or frozen spinach. I usually use fresh, but if frozen spinach is the only thing you have, that'll work too.

And speaking of spinach, if you want to give some more recipes with spinach a try, you have to give this spinach, feta, and rice casserole, curry shrimp, and salmon pasta a try next! I think they're some of the best spinach recipes!

Using Frozen Spinach

Ok, so as I just mentioned, you can use frozen or fresh spinach. 

Now, if you decide to use frozen spinach, you won't have to cook the spinach down until it is wilted.

But, with the frozen kind, you will need to make sure that you get all of the moisture out before using it. So, to do this, I recommend defrosting the spinach in a colander under warm water. 

Then, once the frozen spinach is defrosted, use your hands to squeeze all the excess water out of the spinach. 

It's as simple as that!

How To Make Cheesy Spinach Casserole

Making this spinach casserole is a super simple process. And the majority of the time is just waiting for it to bake in the oven. 

And when you are waiting for it to bake, you'll have plenty of time to cook a main dish to go along with this spinach casserole. Or, you can always just enjoy this casserole as your main dish and be perfectly satisfied too.

Anyway, let's get cooking!

Step 1: Preparing The Casserole

The first thing you're going to want to do is to preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and then grease a 1 quart or 9x5 baking dish.

Next, in a pan on medium heat, cook the chopped onion with a little butter for about 3-4 minutes until it is soft. Then, add in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 more minute. 

Now, if you are using fresh spinach, add it to the pan, and cook it until it is wilted - no liquid should be coming from it either.

Then, when the cooked spinach has reached that stage, let everything cool. 

Step 2: Combining Everything And Baking

Ok, so now that everything is cooked in your pan, you'll want to add in the eggs, salt, pepper, flour, and cheddar cheese. Then, after you've done that, you can mix all of your ingredients together in the pan, and then transfer everything to the prepared baking dish. 

Now, at this point, you can add the feta cheese to the top layer of the casserole, and then sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly on top of it too.

Then, all you have to do is bake the casserole for about 35-45 minutes - or until the crispy breadcrumbs on top are golden brown and the cheese is melted. 

Finally, top with parmesan cheese, serve this side dish with anything you want, like Martha White cornbread and Southern meatloaf, and enjoy! 

How To Store spinach casserole

This spinach casserole recipe makes 4 servings.

So, if you are making it for a family dinner, odds are you won't have any leftovers.

But if you are making it for yourself, you can look forward to having this delicious healthy side dish for the next few days.

That said, your fresh spinach casserole will last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. And if your baking dish has a lid, I recommend keeping the casserole in the casserole dish to store it - this will make it super easy to reheat. 

But if your baking dish does not have a lid, you can either wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or transfer the leftover spinach casserole to an airtight container. 

By the way, I don't recommend freezing this creamed spinach casserole because the casserole will become super watery after the spinach thaws. 

How to reheat spinach casserole

So, if you stored this casserole, odds are you'll want to warm it up. To reheat spinach casserole, all you have to do is put your baking dish in the oven at 325°F (163°C) until it is warmed through - or reaches your desired temperature. 

Alternatively, you can reheat spinach casserole it in the microwave in 20-second increments until warm.

Wrapping it All Up

That is how to make spinach casserole in just a few easy steps!

If you are looking to add some healthy greens to your meal in a tasty way or just love cheesy casseroles, this recipe will be a keeper.

Everyone always loves this casserole, and it's perfect for the holidays, like Thanksgiving or just for a family weeknight dinner.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this creamed spinach casserole recipe as much as my family, and I do! If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts. By the way, if you liked this leafy greens recipe, you'll want to check out this turnip greens recipe next!

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