Description
This casserole combines spinach and squash in a creamy, comforting vegetable bake. It’s an easy-to-make dish that brings together simple ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cups cooked winter squash (such as butternut or acorn), mashed or puréed
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind works)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers or breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the thawed and squeezed dry spinach to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine with the onion and garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked winter squash, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach mixture from the skillet and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the topping is golden brown.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use leftover roasted squash for this recipe to save time.
- Fresh spinach can be used; just wilt it first and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese or add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250-350 (estimate)
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A