Description

This Quick and Easy Spinach Gratin is a creamy, comforting dish combining frozen spinach, cream cheese, and condensed cream of mushroom soup, all baked to perfection with a crispy fried onion topping. It’s a perfect side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday meals, offering a rich and flavorful way to enjoy spinach.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 packages Frozen Spinach (thawed and water squeezed out)
1 block Cream Cheese (about 8 oz)
1 can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (10.5 oz)
1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Fried Onions
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
Nonstick Cooking Spray (to taste)

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly spray a 1.5-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
Combine Spinach and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, add the thawed and thoroughly squeezed frozen spinach to remove excess water. Add the cream cheese block and mix until the spinach is well coated and creamy.
Add Seasonings and Soup: Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl along with the ground black pepper, salt, and the can of condensed cream of mushroom soup. Stir everything thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
Assemble the Gratin: Transfer the spinach mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the top generously with the fried onions to add a crispy, flavorful crust.
Bake: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until it is heated through, the cream cheese is melted, and the fried onions turn golden brown. Serve the gratin warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the thawed spinach to avoid a watery gratin.
If you prefer a less creamy texture, you can reduce the amount of cream cheese slightly.
Fried onions add a delicious crunch; do not substitute with raw onions.
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking—just add a few extra minutes to bake time if cold from the fridge.
For a healthier twist, use reduced-fat cream cheese and condensed soup.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Spinach gratin, creamy spinach casserole, quick spinach side dish, baked spinach, holiday side dish, easy spinach recipe