Best Mini Spinach Casserole Wiht Ricotta Cheese Brown Rice And Ham Recipes

SKINNY SPINACH AND RICE CASSEROLE

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72% less sat fat • 43% fewer calories • 61% less fat than the original recipe. Give a favorite casserole a makeover using brown rice for whole-grain benefits.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2/3 cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 3/4 cups water
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup diced cooked ham
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and soup; heat to boiling. Add spinach, rice, Italian seasoning and pepper; return to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in ham, 1/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Spread in baking dish. Cover with foil.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Let stand uncovered 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SPINACH AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE

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Provided by Jane E. Brody

Categories casseroles, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings; an 8-ounce serving has about 210 calories

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 clove garlic
1 egg
1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour
2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, drained
3 cups cooked brown rice
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Heat oil in Dutch oven, and saute onion, mushrooms and garlic until tender.
In a small bowl, mix egg, flour and cottage cheese. Add to sauteed vegetables, along with the spinach. Stir in rice, pepper, thyme and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
Turn into a greased 12-by-8-inch baking dish, and top with sunflower seeds and remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 261 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RICOTTA SPINACH CASSEROLE

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Still looking for that incredible taste We had from a Chinese restaurant we used to frequent before they went out of business and we moved. Still not there but we really liked this anyway.

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Categories Vegetables

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pkg 20 oz frozen spinach, defrosted and rang out.
1 pkg 15 oz ricotta cheese (i used full fat)
1 1/3 c shredded mozzerella cheese
2 clove garlic diced
1/2 small onion diced small
1/4 c milk

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees
2. Drain and squeeze out water from spinach and add onion, garlic, and ricotta, milk, mixing well. add 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and mix again.
3. Spray a oblong baking dish and top with cheese and put in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until some of the cheese starts to turn golden and casserole is hot. serve
4. We served it with this casserole https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/cheap-chicken-casserole-for-two.html?p=1