Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Spinach Cheese Bake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish is not just one but three recipes in one, offering variations to suit every palate and dietary preference. Whether you're a cheese aficionado, a vegetarian seeking a hearty meal, or someone with gluten sensitivity, this recipe has you covered. From the classic Spinach Cheese Bake brimming with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan to the lighter Spinach Feta Bake with tangy feta and the gluten-free Spinach Pesto Bake bursting with nutty pesto flavor, each recipe promises a unique gastronomic experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND CHEESE PASTA BAKE
Pasta, chicken, spinach, and cheese baked to bubbly perfection.
Provided by jr911
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix penne pasta, onion, chicken, diced tomatoes, spinach, and cream cheese together in a baking dish until the cream cheese melts and coats everything. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until heated through and beginning to brown along the edges, about 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 331.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
SPINACH, SAUSAGE AND CHEESE BAKE
If you love the rich flavors of cheese and sausage, this recipe is for you. This is a wonderful quick dinner idea. Perfect for families on the run and a wonderful party dish. Even people who hate Spinach love this awesome dish!!!
Provided by HACKERHEINLEIN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown sausage in skillet over medium high heat. Drain fat from skillet and stir in tomato sauce. Set mixture aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg. Mix well and spread mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon sausage mixture over spinach mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1159.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
3 CHEESE CHICKEN SPINACH PASTA BAKE
Another recipe from a local cooking show. I made this and it went together very quickly and has a wonderful combination of flavors. Even the picky kid who doesn't like spinach ate 2 helpings.
Provided by Sherrybeth
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
- Cook mushrooms, onion and bell pepper until tender.
- Add spinach, oregano, and pepper.
- Mix well.
- Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, spinach mushroom mixture, soup, milk, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and mix well. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour chicken pasta mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.5, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 977.4, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 36.6
PENNE AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE WITH BLUE CHEESE
Make and share this Penne and Spinach Pasta Bake With Blue Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Norahs Girl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
- Add pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes, adding the spinach to the pan for the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
- Drain well then tip the pasta and spinach into a shallow baking dish along with the crumbled blue cheese,pinch of chili flakes if using and seasoning to taste.
- Put spoonfuls of the mascarpone cheese all over the top of the pasta.
- Sprinkle with the parmesan then grill for 5 minutes until the mascarpone melts and the top turns a golden brown.
- Serve with grilled tomatoes and a green salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 429.2, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 15.2
SPINACH CHEESE BAKE
EVEN THOSE who aren't fond of spinach will find this dish very tasty, because the spinach flavor is mellowed by the cheese and eggs. Those who enjoy spinach (like me) love this dish. I discovered this delicious recipe at a church luncheon, and it has become one of my family's favorite. -Elaine Hoehn, Merriam, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter; blend in flour until smooth. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk; stirring constantly, cook until mixture is thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Add spinach, bread crumbs, eggs and seasonings; mix well. , Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts :
HIDDEN VALLEY FOUR CHEESE PASTA BAKE WITH SPINACH AND BACON #RSC
I chose Cavatappi pasta for this recipe because the shape is not only fun, but it also helps to hold the sauce and other ingredients better. I selected those particular types of cheese because I feel like they take this recipe up a notch from being an average weeknight dinner to something you might even choose to make for company. I used fully cooked apple-smoked bacon, which I found at Trader Joe's along with the Havarti, Gruyere & Fontina cheeses. Since I used such rich and flavorful cheeses, I chose to use 2% greek yogurt and 2% milk instead of using sour cream and half & half so the recipe wouldn't be laden down with heavy ingredients.
Provided by Lhill910
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h49m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Melt 4 tbsps of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in flour and blend thoroughly. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is well blended. Immediately add the yogurt and 1 oz packet of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning mix and continue to stir until mixture begins to thicken. Once mixture is smooth, add the Fontina, Havarti & Gruyere cheeses and blend until the cheese is melted. Turn off the heat and add the spinach. Once the spinach is wilted, carefully add in the diced chicken and bacon. Pour the mixture into a 13 x 9 dish that is coated with cooking spray and use a spatula to spread it evenly. Combine Panko breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt 3 tbsps. of butter and toss with the panko mixture until thoroughly combined. Spread mixture evenly on top of the casserole and bake on the middle rack for 25-35 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and mixture is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 475.4, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8, Protein 19.7
FOUR-CHEESE SPINACH BAKE
"This rich cheesy dish is the only way I can get my kids to eat spinach," writes Trish Nelson of Lynn Center, Illinois. "It makes a lovely brunch bake, and traditionally, I always serve it on Christmas Eve. But because it's so light and yummy, my family asks for this crustless quiche year-round."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, flour and salt if desired. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
THREE-CHEESE SPINACH ORZO BAKE
This recipe is healthy and delicious. This one-dish meal is a cross between a spinach lasagna and a pizza, but with orzo rather than wide noodles or crust. I saw this recipe in "The Washington Post". It was adapted from the cookbook, "The Six O'Clock Scramble," by Aviva Goldfarb.
Provided by blucoat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat a 9-inch glass pie plate with nonstick spray oil.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the orzo and cook according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce and the Parmesan cheese. Spread the mixture in the prepared pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, add the spinach, eggs, ricotta cheese, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Spoon the mixture evenly to cover all of the pasta. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is slightly melted. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 459.3, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 12.5
RICE, SPINACH AND CHEESE BAKE
Steps:
- Mix all ingresdients and i/2 of the cheese, season with sakt and pepper and put in an 8 inch pie plate. Top with the rest of the cheese. Bake at 350 de. for 30 mins.
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach, but be sure to thaw it and squeeze out all the excess water before using.
- You can use any type of cheese you like in this recipe, but a good melting cheese like mozzarella or cheddar is a good choice.
- If you want a more flavorful dish, you can add some cooked bacon or sausage to the spinach mixture.
- Serve the spinach cheese bake hot out of the oven with a side of salad or your favorite vegetables.
Conclusion:
This spinach cheese bake is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and flavorful spinach filling, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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