Creamy Baby Spinach Bake

Name: Creamy Baby Spinach Bake
Ingredients: 30 ounce frozen spinach; 2 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 ounce cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano, grated

Hannah Hoskins|March 31, 2016 11:35 am EST

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Eat your greens in the most indulgent way with this golden-topped, baked creamed spinach.This recipe is courtesy of The Kitchn.

Servings

4

Ingredients

30 ounce frozen spinach
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounce cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon breadcrumbs
2 tablespoon parmigiano-reggiano, grated

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Thaw the spinach according to package directions. Wring out the spinach with a clean tea towel until dry.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, and cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the thawed spinach, cream cheese, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish, and top with breadcrumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake until warm and golden, about 10-15 minutes.