Spinach Casserole Recipe
Description: This Cheesy Spinach Casserole is packed with flavor. Made with sautéed spinach and three cheeses, it bakes into a golden, bubbly side dish that pairs with almost any meal. Simple, comforting, and ready in 40 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 ounces fresh baby spinach (see notes for using frozen)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup gruyere cheese (shredded, divided)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan (divided)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook another minute.
- Add the spinach a few handfuls at a time, allowing it to cook down a bit before adding more. Cook until all of the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a mixing bowl, leaving as much liquid in the pan as possible (be sure to get all the pieces of onion and garlic into the bowl).
- Add the cottage cheese, half of the gruyere, half of the parmesan, and the egg. Stir to combine well.
- Spread the mixture in a ceramic baking dish that holds 1.5 to 2 quarts. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and parmesan.
- Bake about 25 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly, and the cheese is melted and beginning to brown on top.