Trisha Yearwood’s Spinach Casserole

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
• 2 9oz packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ⅔ cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
• 3oz cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2. In a medium size saucepan, heat butter over medium high heat. Once butter is fully melted, add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook while occasionally stirring until onions have softened, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Add the nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and heavy cream to the saucepan and simmer until the mixture has thickened, approximately 5 minutes.
4. Mix in spinach, salt and pepper to taste, and ⅓ of the parmesan cheese, and cream cheese. Stir until combined.
5. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumbs and remaining ⅓ of parmesan cheese over the top.
6. Bake 15-17 minutes until top is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.