Creamy Spinach Bake

• 4 Servings

• Prep Time: 5 minutes

• Cook Time: 20 minutes

• Total Time: 25 minutes

Adopted from The Kitchn

Ingredients

• 4 (10-ounce) packages of fresh spinach

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots

• 2 to 3 large garlic cloves, minced

• 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (optional)

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F

2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 20 seconds. Add the spinach, cream cheese, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper and mix until well combined.

3. Transfer the mixture to a medium baking or gratin dish and top with bread crumbs and Parmesan. Bake until warm and golden, 10 to 15 minutes.