Baked Spinach with Cheese

Name: Baked Spinach with Cheese
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 9 oz Frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry); 2 tbsp Unsalted butter; 0.5 medium Onion, finely chopped; 2 clove Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp All-purpose flour; 0.25 cup Fresh whole milk; 0.25 cup Whipping cream; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper; 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg (optional); 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

VegetarianUnder 30 MinsBakingSnackComfort Food • Kid-Friendly

Easy

30min

420kcal

2people

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Gooey baked spinach with cheese, rich with the aroma of butter and cream. A mellow and delicious dish that is easy to make at home.

If you love the creamy, cheesy goodness of comfort food and are looking for an easy snack or side dish, Baked Spinach with Cheese is the perfect answer! This recipe offers a mellow flavor from the cream sauce infused in every leaf, topped with golden, bubbly mozzarella that is simply mouth-watering. Designed to be simple for home cooks, it uses accessible ingredients like spinach (rich in iron and vitamins) and mozzarella cheese for that satisfying stretch. The secret to a perfect Baked Spinach with Cheese is squeezing all the water out of the blanched spinach so it doesn't dilute the sauce. Sautéing it with butter, onions, and garlic brings out deep aromas, while a touch of nutmeg enhances the creaminess. It's a great family dish, perfect for parties, and a clever way to get kids to enjoy their vegetables. Try this ultimate comfort food—one tray is never enough!

Ingredients

250 g Frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry) (about 1.5 cups)
30 g Unsalted butter
50 g Onion, finely chopped (1/2 small onion)
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp All-purpose flour
60 ml Fresh whole milk
60 ml Whipping cream
0.5 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg (optional)
100 g Shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
10 g Grated parmesan cheese (about 2 tbsp)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2
Set a pan over medium heat. Add the unsalted butter and wait until melted. Sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
3
Add the frozen spinach (squeezed very dry) and sauté to combine. If there is any remaining moisture, sauté until the liquid evaporates.
4
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and stir for about 1 minute to thicken the base.
5
Slowly pour in the fresh milk and whipping cream. Stir continuously until the mixture begins to simmer and thickens into a cream sauce.
6
Season with salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg. Mix well and turn off the heat.
7
Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish and spread it evenly.
8
Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese evenly over the surface.
9
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beautifully golden brown. Serve hot.