Busy Day Spinach Bake Recipe

This irresistible spinach bake, adapted from the beloved cookbook "Favorites from the Little Mushroom," is a weeknight winner! Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect comforting side dish to pair with roasted chicken or juicy pork tenderloin. Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with spinach flavor, this recipe will become a family favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 163.2 kcal

Protein 20g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Busy Day Spinach Bake

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
Artichoke Hearts (not used in this recipe)
Onion Salt (not used in this recipe)
Celery Seed (not used in this recipe)
Sour Cream (not used in this recipe)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

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How to Make Busy Day Spinach Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Pour the spinach mixture into the prepared dish.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bake is golden brown and bubbly, and the center is set.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

Fat

30g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Busy Day Spinach Bake?

Busy Day Spinach Bake takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Busy Day Spinach Bake?

Busy Day Spinach Bake has approximately 163.2 calories per serving, with about 20 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Busy Day Spinach Bake?

The key ingredients for Busy Day Spinach Bake are Frozen Chopped Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Onion Salt, Celery Seed, Sour Cream, Parmesan Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.