Description
This cheesy mushroom and spinach bake is the ultimate comfort food—savory mushrooms, fresh spinach, and gooey cheese baked together into one cozy, satisfying dish. Perfect for weeknights, family dinners, or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini work best)
3 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk for lighter version)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or mix of mozzarella + cheddar)
½ teaspoon dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish.
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet. Sauté onions until soft and translucent.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add mushrooms and cook until browned and most of the liquid evaporates. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Toss in spinach and cook until wilted (or warmed through if frozen).
Pour in cream and let simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning.
Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded cheese and optional breadcrumbs.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use milk instead of cream and reduced-fat cheese.
Add shredded chicken or cooked lentils for extra protein.
Make ahead: assemble up to 1 day before, refrigerate, and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
