Description
Spinach Rockefeller Casserole is a creamy, flavorful baked spinach dish enriched with butter, bread, and Parmesan cheese, topped with a golden, crunchy breadcrumb crust. This comforting casserole makes a perfect side dish for family dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
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Spinach Mixture
- 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach
- ¼ cup water
- 3 slices white bread, crusts removed
- ½ cup butter (1 stick + 2 tbsp melted)
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1½ tsps fruit juice or vinegar (substitute for Worcestershire sauce)
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
Topping
- ½ cup coarse fresh bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400ºF to prepare it for baking the casserole evenly.
- Cook Spinach: In a medium saucepan, combine the frozen chopped spinach and ¼ cup water. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the spinach is tender, ensuring you do not drain off the liquid.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the torn white bread pieces, butter, celery salt, fruit juice or vinegar, and garlic salt into the spinach mixture. Stir well and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly until the topping becomes crumbly.
- Assemble Casserole: Butter a small round casserole dish to prevent sticking. Spread the spinach mixture evenly into the dish, then sprinkle the breadcrumb and Parmesan topping evenly over the surface.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
Notes
- Do not drain the spinach after cooking to retain moisture and flavor.
- Fruit juice or vinegar is used as a substitute for Worcestershire sauce to add acidity and depth.
- Removing bread crusts helps achieve a smoother spinach texture.
- Butter the casserole dish to prevent the casserole from sticking and to add flavor.
- Use fresh coarse breadcrumbs if possible for a better texture on top.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving to allow it to set.
