Combine the smoothness of creamed spinach with the heartiness of casserole to create this Creamy Spinach Casserole featuring rice and mushrooms.
PREP TIME: 10 MIN
– 1 5 oz. package fresh baby spinach roughly chopped – 10 oz. sliced baby bellas (cremini mushrooms) – 1 small onion diced finely – 1 ½ cups rice dry – 3 cups stock chicken or vegetable – 1 tbsp. olive oil – 2 tbsp. butter – 2 cloves garlic minced – 1 tsp. salt – 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese plus ½ cup for top (optional) – 4 oz. cream cheese – 1 cup whole milk
COOK TIME: 30 min
INGREDIENTS
Begin by preparing rice according to packaging instructions
Combine olive oil and butter, add onions and saute
Add garlic and mushrooms
Turn heat down to medium low, and add milk, cream cheese, salt, and shredded parmesan
Add spinach and stir to combine
Place in baking dish and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes