Savory Delight: Hardy Creamed Spinach Stuffing Casserole
A hearty creamed spinach stuffing casserole perfect as a side dish or main course.
Ingredients
- 0.2835 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 pound bread stuffing mix
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 bunch Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and slightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Spinach: Stir in the thawed and drained spinach, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Make the Cream Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually pour this mixture into the skillet with the spinach, stirring to combine.
- Mix in Cheeses: Add the grated Parmesan, mozzarella, and Gruyère cheeses (if using) to the spinach mixture and stir until everything is well incorporated and the cheese is starting to melt.
- Combine with Stuffing Mix: In a large mixing bowl, add the bread stuffing mix. Pour the spinach and cheese mixture over the stuffing and gently fold everything together until the stuffing is evenly moistened.
- Transfer to Casserole Dish: Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or cooking spray. Spread the stuffing mixture evenly in the dish.
- Bake: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving for a fresh touch.
- Serve: Enjoy this hearty creamed spinach stuffing casserole as a delicious side dish or a main course!
Notes
Optional Gruyère cheese can add more flavor.