Best Creamy Spinach Bake Recipes

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CREAMY SPINACH & RIGATONI BAKE



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Macaroni and cheese is one of the ultimate comfort foods. My recipe gives it an Italian twist. -Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni
8 ounces sliced pancetta, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
5-1/4 cups 2% milk
4 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook rigatoni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings; wipe skillet clean., In same pan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese blend until melted., Stir in artichokes, spinach and pancetta. Drain rigatoni; add to cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643 calories, Fat 35g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CREAMY SPINACH BAKE



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Nothing quite says comfort food like our Creamy Spinach Bake. Eggs, sour cream, cream cheese, eggs and spinach come together beautifully in this classic casserole recipe. Try making Creamy Spinach Bake for your loved ones tonight, and prepare to have a new family favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 container (8 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
3 eggs
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Beat cream cheese, sour cream, eggs and pepper in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add onion mixture and spinach; mix just until blended.
  • Spoon into 9-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with nutmeg; cover.
  • Bake 45 min. or until heated through and lightly browned, uncovering after 30 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 8 g

CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH BAKE



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My creamy, comforting side dish wonderfully rounds out any holiday dinner. Just a little of this rich casserole goes a long way. -Jennifer Bley, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 packages (9 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1 small red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
8 butter-flavored crackers, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place half of the spinach in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or just until wilted. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining spinach; set aside., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat to low; stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, half-and-half, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic and pepper. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in the artichokes, dill, seasoned salt and spinach. , Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CREAMY MACARONI SPINACH BAKE



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Make and share this Creamy Macaroni Spinach Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened to room temp
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup low-fat milk
16 ounces reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 ounces frozen leaf spinach, thawed
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish; set aside.
  • Cook macaroni according to package; drain.
  • Place hot, drained macaroni in a large bowl and toss with butter and softened cream cheese.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl and gently mix together well.
  • Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

CREAMY SPINACH BAKE



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When my brother, sisters and I were growing up, Mom knew how to get us to eat our spinach. This casserole has a rich creamy sauce, french-fried onions and a cracker crumb topping. Who can resist? -Debra Falkiner, St. Charles, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cans (2.8 ounces each) french-fried onions
2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 16 crackers)
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in soup. Stir in spinach and onions., Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAMY SWISS SPINACH BAKE



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Make and share this Creamy Swiss Spinach Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream, divided
1/3 cup grated swiss cheese
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter 1 2-qt casserole dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter.
  • Mix in flour to make a roux.
  • Add mustard and cream, whisking until thickened; add Swiss cheese, 2 TBSP Parmesan cheese and 1 cup half and half cream; mix well.
  • Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix together spinach, the cooked cream sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn into prepared casserole dish.
  • Top with remaining 2 TBSP Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

CREAMY GNOCCHI, SPINACH AND BROCCOLI BAKE



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Yet another recipe that was originally in Everyday with Rachel Ray, however I changed it up a bit. You use store bought Gnocchi and the sauce is super simple. This freezes well too!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups half-and-half (fat free will not thicken up)
5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
10 ounces frozen cut broccoli in cheese sauce, thawed in microwave
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (I have also used Greek Seasoning)
1 lb potato gnocchi

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • In the meanwhile, in a large skilled, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until softened (10 minutes or less).
  • Add 1 tbsp flour to the onions/garlic. Stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add the half and half and simmer, stirring constantly until slightly thickened (3 minutes). Stir in the cheese, spinach, broccoli, salt, pepper and spice. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
  • When the water is boiling, cook your gnocchi as per the directions on the package. Drain when done. Add sauce to the gnocchi and stir to coat. (You can either cook it or freeze it at this time).
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven, uncovered for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • IF COOKING FROM FROZEN. . .bake uncovered 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 43.7, Sodium 150.5, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.3

CREAMY-CHEESY SPINACH AND MUSHROOM BAKE



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Mushroom     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Christmas     Easter     Thanksgiving     Low Carb

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

CASSEROLE
2 10oz. bags fresh baby spinach, rinsed well
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion - minced
3 large cloves garlic - finely minced
3/4 pound medium cremini mushrooms - sliced
1 cup half and half cream
2/3 cup grated gruyere cheese - packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING
1/2 cup plain, coarse breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated gruyere cheese - packed
1/3 cup sliced, unblanched almonds - toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly butter a 2-1/2 quart casserole dish. With only the water that clings to the leaves, place spinach in a large/heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover and let sweat/steam, tossing occasionally, until spinach is barely wilted and still bright green, approximately 3-4 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander, shaking and tossing, and pushing down with the back of a large spoon. In same large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened/transparent. Add garlic and mushrooms and continue to cook until liquid mushrooms give off has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Gently mix in spinach, cream, 2/3 cup gruyere, salt, pepper, nutmeg and heat to simmering. Transfer to prepared casserole dish. Toss bread crumbs with remaining 1/3 cup gruyere and evenly sprinkle over casserole. Scatter almonds evenly over top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbling at edges and topping is golden. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE



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Enjoy Italian fare at home with our Creamy Zucchini and Spinach Pasta Bake! You'll love the taste of this spinach pasta bake and how easy it is to make.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cavatappi, uncooked
1 onion, chopped
2 zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Marinara with Plum Tomatoes & Olive Oil Pasta Sauce
1 container (15 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S Ricotta Cheese
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Add zucchini and mushrooms; cook 3 to 4 min. or until zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add half the spinach; cook 2 to 3 min. or just until wilted. Repeat with remaining spinach. Remove from heat.
  • Drain pasta. Add to vegetable mixture in skillet along with the pasta sauce, ricotta, Italian seasoning and 1 cup mozzarella; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until casserole is heated through and mozzarella is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 13 g

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