Description
Spinach Rockefeller Casserole is a creamy and flavorful side dish that combines rich spinach, savory garlic, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect for holiday celebrations or family dinners, this casserole pairs beautifully with beef, lamb, or roasted turkey. The delightful contrast between the smooth spinach and crunchy topping will have your guests coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this recipe is a must-have for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach
- ¼ cup water
- 3 slices white bread (crusts removed)
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1½ tsps Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
- 2 tbsp butter (for topping)
- ½ cup coarse bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- In a medium saucepan, combine frozen spinach and water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in torn bread, butter, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- For the topping, mix melted butter with breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a small bowl.
- Lightly grease a casserole dish, pour in the spinach mixture, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 505mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 43mg
Keywords: Using fresh spinach enhances flavor. Retain moisture by not draining the cooked spinach. Customize by adding cooked bacon or various cheeses as desired.