Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of spinach, artichoke, and a luscious cheese sauce. This lite spinach artichoke casserole is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a crispy golden-brown crust, a creamy spinach and artichoke filling, and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or an impressive potluck dish, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite. With three recipe variations, there's something for every palate: a classic version, a low-carb option, and a vegetarian delight. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MAKEOVER SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
Spinach never tasted better than in this creamy, colorful dish that's now even healthier and more delicious! -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, red peppers and onions in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in shredded cheese until melted., Add spinach, artichokes, salt, cayenne, pepper and pepper flakes. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
ARTICHOKE & SPINACH CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Try this homey and comforting casserole for an alternate main dish at Thanksgiving. The spinach adds nice color, and the red pepper flakes add a pleasant, mild heat. -Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat; sauté the mushrooms and onion until tender. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and seasonings. Stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, cheeses and mushroom mixture. Stir in pasta., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. , Mix the topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and topping is golden brown, 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
We have this recipe with our Thanksgiving dinner annually. I was looking for a similar recipe online and couldn't find one, so I asked my mother to send it to me.
Provided by MSLIB5
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Put spinach into a microwave-safe bowl. Pour water over the spinach. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
- Cook in microwave oven on High, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is heated through, 9 to 11 minutes; transfer to a colander to drain, pressing to remove as much moisture from the spinach as possible.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add spinach, cream cheese, water chestnuts, and garlic powder. Cook and stir until the cheese melts, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Spread artichoke hearts into the bottom of a baking dish. Spread spinach mixture over the artichoke hearts. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the spinach mixture. Dot top of casserole with butter pieces.
- Bake in preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 471.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
ARTICHOKE SPINACH CASSEROLE
Although he isn't a fan of spinach, my husband loves this dish. The combination of ingredients may sound unusual, but the flavors meld well. It's an excellent side vegetable for a formal dinner. -Judy Johnson, Missoula, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook mushrooms and broth over medium heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside. , Whisk flour and milk until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms. , Place half of the sliced artichoke hearts in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the spinach mixture. Repeat layers. Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper; dollop over casserole. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SPINACH-AND-ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories dinner, casseroles, main course
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a shallow 2-quart casserole.
- Cook the spinach according to the package directions, drain well and place in a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of melted butter, the cream cheese and lemon juice and blend well with a fork.
- Scatter the artichoke quarters evenly over the bottom of the greased casserole dish. Cover with the spinach mixture and smooth the top.
- Cover the top with the Ritz crumbs, drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted butter and bake on the middle rack until bubbly in the center and lightly browned on the top, about 25 minutes. Cool about 5 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 157, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 235 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LITE SPINACH-ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
This is a side dish that will be reminiscent of spinach-artichoke dips. However, unlike the dip, this is a healthy side dish that you can enjoy as often as you like! For a complete meal, enjoy this side dish with baked fish or chicken and some oven-baked red potatoes.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Spinach
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook and drain spinach thoroughly. Drain and chop artichokes.
- To spinach and artichokes, add all other ingredients EXCEPT breadcrumbs.
- Pour mixture into a sprayed 8x8 or 9x9 pan. Cover with foil.
- Bake 400 degrees 20 minutes. Uncover; top with crushed crackers. Bake an additional 5 minutes until bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 47.2, Sodium 641.1, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 14.1
AMAZING SPINACH ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
This is a family favorite...spinach, fresh mushrooms, artichokes and cheeses make up a mouth-watering side dish that is creamy and delicious. This recipe has a lot of steps, but it is relatively easy and is well worth it. If you are a garlic lover, add an additional clove or two of pressed garlic to the mixture without roasting it first. This is my most requested vegetable casserole recipe, and it is a Thanksgiving favorite.
Provided by mharbold
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Spinach Casserole
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place garlic cloves in a small oven-safe dish, and roast in the preheated oven until softened and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Set roasted garlic cloves aside to cool.
- Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl, and stir in the artichoke hearts.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the mushrooms until softened, about 10 minutes. Mix in the green onions, and cook and stir until onions are soft, about 5 more minutes. Transfer the mushrooms, green onions, and butter from the skillet into the bowl with spinach mixture.
- Remove cream cheese from wrapping, place into a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in the microwave until warm and very soft, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir the softened cream cheese into the spinach mixture, and add the sour cream, water chestnuts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and lemon juice. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of the garlic skins, and mix thoroughly into the spinach mixture. Spoon the casserole into a round 2-quart baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Spread French-fried onion rings over the top, return to the oven, and bake until the onion rings are lightly browned, 5 to 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 678 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
SPINACH-ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
I love artichokes and this hits the spot. I hope that you will try it and I hope you like it. The cheese is whatever tickles your fancy or whatever you have on hand. I like to do a combo sometimes. This recipe is good hot or cold
Provided by kzbhansen
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Oil 9 X 13 pan with artichoke oil.
- Cut up the artichokes.
- Arrange the artichokes on the bottom of the pan.
- In a Large bowl, mix spinach, parsley, eggs, herbs, salt & pepper and 1°C grated cheese.
- Pour over the top of artichokes; sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 C cheese. (I always tend to use more so add more if your a cheese lover).
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
- This recipe is good hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.8, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 308.9, Sodium 742, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 27.4
SPINACH ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
This is a variation of my usual spinach artichoke dip, with 3 boxes of spinach to make it a side dish. I made this for Thanksgiving and my family loved it. The basis of this recipe is Tiffany's dip on allrecipes. Reduce the spinach to one box to use as a dip.
Provided by JaneinRI
Categories Spinach
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Lightly grease a 2-qt casserole dish.
- Drain thawed spinach- I wring it out in a cotton dish towel.
- Mix all ingredients except mozzarella in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with mozzarella.
- Bake covered for 15 minutes, remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly.
COMFORT SPINACH & ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
This is a great recipe for the holidays. I got it from the old Alabama Power Company cookbook. Originally posted by Romona Shannon.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Spinach
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Arrange the artichokes in a greased 1-quart casserole dish, and set aside.
- Cook the spinach according to package directions; drain well.
- Combine the spinach and the next five ingredients, stirring until the cream cheese and butter melt. Spoon the spinach mixture evenly over the artichokes; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and 1 tbsp butter; sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 68.5, Sodium 492.4, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 3, Protein 10.4
SPINACH ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
The family really likes this recipe which I usually make on holidays. I usually make it with my recipe for Marinated Sesame Beef. Enjoy!
Provided by JFitz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- .Thaw spinach and drain the water. Drain artichoke hearts and save marinade for later. Chop artichokes.
- In a large frying pan melt butter with marinade from the artichokes and add the onion, cook until soft. Stir in spinach, artichokes, nutmeg, oregano, soup, eggs and pepper.
- Pour into casserole dish.
- Topping:.
- Mix together cream cheese, milk and parmesan cheese. Spread over spinach mixture.
- Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.2, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 189.2, Sodium 633.7, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 13.8
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
This is a delicious side dish for a holiday dinner. I found the recipe in Good Housekeeping (Dec., 2003) but it's originally from the Mabbettsville Market, in Millbrook, New York. This doubles easily for a larger crowd or potluck.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Spinach
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°; in a bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, cream, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup parmesan.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy, occasionally scraping bowl with a spachula; reduce mixer speed and gradually add milk, mixing just until well blended.
- Spoon spinach mixture into a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole or 8'x8' glass baking dish; pour cream cheese mixture evenly over spinach mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup parmesan and bake 25-30 minutes or until edges bubble and top is golden.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.2, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 63.2, Sodium 482.2, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 11.2
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
From Good Housekeeping magazine. Really creamy and good. Everyone raves about this one. Make sure you top with freshly grated parmesan cheese, not the stuff in the can!
Provided by Sauce Lover
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F In bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, cream, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup Parmesan.
- In small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese(softened, make sure!) until fluffy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Reduce speed to low, gradually add milk, mixing just until well blended.
- Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole or 8" by 8" glass baking dish with Pam or other non-stick spray or line dish with non-stick foil(love that stuff!). Put spinach/artichoke mixture in bottom of dish. Pour cream-cheese mixture evenly over spinach mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges bubble and top is golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.3, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 82.3, Sodium 485.1, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11.4
Tips:
- To save time, use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
- If you don't have artichoke hearts, you can use canned artichoke hearts, just be sure to rinse and drain them well.
- For a creamier casserole, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add some grated Parmesan or Romano cheese to the top of the casserole before baking for a golden crust.
- If you like a little bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the casserole.
Conclusion:
This lite spinach artichoke casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender spinach, and artichoke hearts, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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