spinach casserole

spinach casserole photo
prep time:
20 min
total time:
1 hr
Makes 6 servings
AlexAlex Irvine

With a rare steak...

ingredients

  • 2 ten oz packages frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, cut in half
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • a few gratings of nutmeg
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cut into small pieces at room temp
  • 1 cup stale white bread cut into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 3/4 tsp ground sage or julienned fresh sage leaves

directions

  • 1

    1. Squeeze the water out of the thawed spinach and sauté with half the butter, the nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste

  • 2

    2. Stir in the cream cheese until well combined

  • 3

    3. transfer to a 1 1/2 quart casserole or charlotte or soufflé or gratin dish

  • 4

    4. Melt the remaining butter and toss with the bread and sage and sprinkle this mixture over the spinach

  • 5

    5. Bake in a 350° oven until hot and bubbly and lightly browned about 20-30 minutes

  • 6

    Note: This casserole through step 4 up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated until time to bake (but then it will take a bit longer to cook)

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