Sausage Spinach Bake

Name: Sausage Spinach Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) savory herb-flavored stuffing mix; 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

A friend gave me the recipe for this delicious dish, which uses a packaged stuffing mix. A salad and bread of your choice is all you’ll need for a filling lunch or dinner. It’s so versatile, you can even serve it at brunch. –Kathleen Grant, Swan Lake, Montana

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) savory herb-flavored stuffing mix
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large skillet. Add onions; cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
In a large bowl, combine the stuffing, sausage mixture and spinach. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. In a small bowl, combine cream and eggs; pour over sausage mixture.
Bake at 400° until a thermometer reads 160°, 35-40 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake until bubbly, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 258 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 494mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Sausage-Spinach Quiche in Quick Cooking January/February 2006

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dortny

Jul 28, 2018

Found this recipe to be OK, nothing special. Will not make again. Rather boring. Been cooking for over 50 years and this might be good for a first year cook.
ksuzz

Nov 23, 2017

I wouldn't change a thing. I have made exactly as written and even those who wouldn't touch spinach, love this dish! This is a wonderful recipe that I have used many times. I will be making it again tomorrow for a Thanksgiving side dish and there are never any leftovers! Thanks Kathleen for sharing this wonderful recipe!
cherylyoung

Apr 18, 2017

Tasted good, but could have used a little more flavor. The only change I made was, I used a pound of sausage & made it in a 9x13. So it was on the thin side, next time I'll use the 7x11.
GAIL

Apr 18, 2017

As I prepared this I felt it needed more ZAP!! Sooo I used hot sausage ( with peppers) , added packaged onion soup to the chicken stock , added LOTS of FRESH ROSEMARY... I will substitute the spinach for fresh chopped kale next time .. I DOUBLED the recipe for a brunch BUT DID NOT DOUBLE the stuffing . I increased it slightly as I wanted the sausage and spinach to be the prominent ingredients.. I doubled the sausage .....however .... DO NOT OVERCOOK THE SAUSAGE !!!! Simply lightly brown it .. I USED SOME CELERY SALT INSTEAD OF ALL THAT CELERY ...... NOT A MORSEL WAS LEFT AT THE BRUNCH ... everyone wanted the recipe .. also I made it the day before so the spices could marinate .... enjoy
luann8190

Jun 16, 2016

Love this! I did use the whole pound of sausage though.
PrplMonky5

Jan 25, 2016

This was quite delicious! To make the stuffing I needed to use chicken broth but only had vegetable on hand. Worked out fine! As always, thawing and squeezing the spinach dry was pretty annoying and tedious. I also did find the recipe to be too salty for my taste. My husband loved it of course. Not sure how I can cut out some of the salt, but maybe I'll try turkey sausage next time. Overall a great meal, one I will make again, with an alteration or two.
ms.b.

Dec 21, 2015

Delicious and good for any meal. I alter mine a bit by adding a full pound of sausage and extra spinach, half and half and eggs. Always turns out well and never any leftovers. Perfect dish for any potluck.
AustinCFoster

Apr 24, 2015

Used kale from the garden (blanched and chopped) and cut the 1/2 and 1/2 with 1% milk (50/50), used turkey sausage, and it was still wonderful! Taking it to a ladies church potluck this morning.
patunia123

Oct 28, 2014

Absolutely love this recipe, and I'm not even a fan of cooked spinach.
jbug827

Feb 4, 2014

Fabulous! I've had this in my "to try" file for YEARS and I wish I had made it sooner!! We had it for dinner with some cut up fruit on the side. Perfect and comforting on a snowy night! This would be wonderful for a brunch item.