Creamy and delicious spinach casserole recipe from a restaurant

Indulge in this rich and flavorful restaurant-style spinach casserole made with fresh spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan. The creamy texture and savory taste of this casserole will melt in your mouth. Serve it as a side dish or a main course for a satisfying and healthy meal.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spinach leaves and blanch for 1-2 minutes, until wilted. Drain and squeeze out excess water from the spinach.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Saute until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, sour cream, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well combined.
5. Add the sauteed onion and garlic mixture to the cheese mixture. Mix well.
6. Fold in the blanched spinach, ensuring it is evenly coated with the cheese mixture.
7. Transfer the spinach mixture to a greased casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
8. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are well coated.
9. Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs evenly over the top of the spinach mixture.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
12. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve hot.

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