Spinach-Parm Casserole

Name: Spinach-Parm Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh baby spinach; 5 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For those who ignore Popeye and won’t eat their spinach, I find that spinach with garlicky butter and Parmesan helps change their minds. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh baby spinach
5 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. In a stockpot, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add spinach; cook, covered, 1 minute or just until wilted. Drain well.
In a small skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic, Italian seasoning and salt; cook and stir until garlic is tender, 1-2 minutes.
Spread spinach in a greased 1-1/2-qt. or 8-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with butter mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 239 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Spinach ala Napoli in Taste of Home February/March 2015

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Naomie

Sep 22, 2019

Prepared as written except I added much more garlic than the recipe called for and added a healthy dash of fresh ground nutmeg. Outstanding. Love spinach any way I can get it. This is a perfect fall / winter recipe that is very easy. Thanks for sharing!
annrms

Apr 17, 2019

We had this recipe with steak and baked potato so it was a “steak house” meal to us. I didn't precook the spinach. I just added it to the skillet; it wilted down just fine. This is definitely a keeper recipe.
vsailaway

Oct 28, 2018

I would plunge the hot spinach into ice water to keep it fresh and green, drain well and follow the recipe.
Anne

Jul 22, 2018

Delicious and easy.
Judy

Jun 14, 2017

We love spinach, and this a quick, easy and delicious new way to make it. But I didn't see the need to cook the baby spinach in water first and have to wash another pan. Halved the recipe. Made the butter sauce with garlic and seasonings in a deep skillet, then added baby spinach and turned with tongs until just wilted. Put in small baking dish, Parmesan on top, baked while meat rested. Broiled at the end to get cheese browned a bit. A wee bit watery at edges- soaked that up with paper towel before serving. Really yummy!
justmbeth

May 14, 2017

Really good! This recipe had the spirit of a creamed spinach without the cream. Great flavor. Definitely will make again.
bicktasw

Sep 13, 2016

I love spinach .... I could eat it every day and I'm always looking for new spinach recipes to try. This one is a winner! I didn't have fresh spinach on hand so I made it with 3 10-ounce packages of frozen chopped spinach that I thawed and drained WELL and I also mixed in 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheese to the spinach before putting it in the baking dish. I think I would cut back on the garlic a little but, other than that..... this is one awesome spinach recipe!
LEH

Mar 20, 2016

I don't have a review yet but I do have a question. Has anyone tried this with frozen spinach and if so how did it work out?
chevycub

Mar 8, 2016

I've not made it yet but on my list for this week. I plan on saut?ing the spinach instead of boiling and then toss under the broiler until the cheese it browned.
mdudt

Dec 29, 2015

Oh yum! This is very tasty. I divide the recipe in half for the two of us. My husband loves it!