Best 8 Creamy Swiss Spinach Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to Switzerland with our creamy Swiss spinach bake, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich, velvety cheese sauce, all enveloped in a golden brown crust. Its comforting and satisfying nature makes it perfect for a cozy meal with loved ones. Elevate your culinary skills with our detailed recipe, providing step-by-step instructions to ensure a perfect bake every time. Discover variations of this classic dish, including a vegetarian option, a gluten-free alternative, and a delightful mini spinach bake perfect for individual servings or parties. Let the creamy Swiss spinach bake become your new favorite comfort food, enjoyed by family and friends alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY SPINACH BAKE



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When my brother, sisters and I were growing up, Mom knew how to get us to eat our spinach. This casserole has a rich creamy sauce, french-fried onions and a cracker crumb topping. Who can resist? -Debra Falkiner, St. Charles, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cans (2.8 ounces each) french-fried onions
2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 16 crackers)
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in soup. Stir in spinach and onions., Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAMED SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg and cayenne and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the panko and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling and light golden on top, about 15 minutes.

CREAMY SWISS SPINACH DIP



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A few items and a microwave oven are all you need to throw together this warm cheesy dip. It's always gone at the party's end. My favorite way to serve the dip is in a bread bowl with bread cubes, but it's also good with tortilla chips or French bread slices. -Heather Millican, Fort Meyers, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (9 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed
2 cups diced Swiss cheese
2 unsliced round loaves (1 pound each) Italian or French bread

Steps:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, beat cream cheese and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in spinach and Swiss cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 3-6 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cut a 4-in. circle in the center of one loaf of bread. Remove bread, leaving 1 in. at bottom of loaf. Cut removed bread and the second loaf into 1-1/2-in. cubes. Spoon hot spinach dip into bread shell. Serve with bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY SWISS SPINACH



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This recipe came from an old church cookbook.

Provided by Kathie Carr @kathiecc

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoon(s) butter, divided
1 1/2 cup(s) crushed corn flakes, divided
1/4 cup(s) chopped onion
2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) each salt and pepper
1 1/4 cup(s) milk
1 cup(s) shredded swiss cheese
1 package(s) (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 - well beaten eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Remove 2 tablespoons to a large bowl and add 3/4 cup crushed corn flakes.Stir together and set aside for topping.
  • Stir the onion, flour, salt, and pepper into the butter remaining in the saucepan. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Increase heat and bring to a boil, still stirring. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted. Next add spinach and mix well. Add eggs and remaining cereal. Mix. Pour into a 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle reserved topping (crushed corn flakes and butter) over all and bake for 25 minutes or until heated through.

EASY SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Couldn't be easier or yummier!

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Spinach Casserole

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned

Steps:

  • Thaw spinach and squeeze out water. Soften cream cheese.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese and seasoning salt. Mix well and spoon into 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degree C) for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 685.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SPINACH NOODLE CASSEROLE



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We enjoyed a similar casserole at a friend's house many years ago. She didn't have a recipe but told me the basic ingredients. I eventually came up with my own version and have shared the recipe many times since. It goes great with ham but also is filling by itself. -Doris Tschorn, Levittown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Arrange half of the noodles in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish; layer half of the spinach and half of the Swiss cheese. Spread with half of the white sauce. Repeat layers. Layer with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle with paprika if desired., Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHEESY SPINACH BAKE



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This is the best spinach recipe I've ever tasted! It's cheesy and delicious. I use the leftovers--if there are any--to make small appetizer turnovers using phyllo dough. I'm often asked for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CREAMY BAKED SPINACH



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Cream cheese turns ordinary spinach into a side dish that's pretty enough to serve company. "This casserole is a snap to stir up because it relies on convenient frozen chopped spinach," remarks Beverly Albrecht of Beatrice, Nebraska.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well. Stir in cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter and salt. , Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For the creamiest spinach bake, use fresh baby spinach. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before adding it to the recipe.
  • Use a good quality Swiss cheese. A sharp or extra-sharp variety will give the bake a more pronounced flavor.
  • Don't overcook the spinach. It should be wilted but still retain its bright green color.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half. However, the bake will be less creamy.
  • Serve the spinach bake immediately or let it cool slightly before serving. It can also be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Conclusion:

This creamy Swiss spinach bake is a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender spinach, and melted cheese, this bake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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