Trisha Yearwood’s Spinach Casserole

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 17 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
• 2 packages (9 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ⅔ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and heavy cream to the saucepan. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the spinach, salt, pepper to taste, ⅓ of the Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumbs and remaining ⅓ of Parmesan cheese over the top.
6. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
7. Serve and enjoy!