Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Bake
Creamy and full of flavor, this Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Bake is an absolute must-have for your next side dish! It is the most versatile dish which can also be served stuffed in chicken, as a warm dip, as a casserole and the list goes on.
Equipment
- 1 oven-safe dish
- 1 frying pan
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 red bell peppers quartered
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese grated, plus more for topping
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded, plus more for topping
- salt and ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Place the quartered red bell pepper on a baking sheet, skin side down. Toss in 1 tbsp olive oil. Roast for about 25 minutes or until the peppers begin to darken.
- While the peppers are roasting, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Add spinach and saute for about 2-3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Turn off heat.
- Turn the oven temperature down to 350℉. Chop the roasted red peppers. In a medium bowl, add the peppers, sauteed spinach and garlic, sour cream, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper. Mix until combined. Spray an oven-safe baking dish with cooking spray. Pour in the mixture. Sprinkle the top with the desired amount of cheddar and parmesan cheese.
- Place dish in preheated oven. Bake at 350℉ for about 10-15 minutes or until the cheese on top turns golden brown and mixture begins to bubble.
Notes
- This dish will keep in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Try experimenting with this dish! Stuff it in chicken breast then bake. You can also try serving on top of a piece of baked chicken or fish such as cod or salmon.
- Add a breadcrumb topping before baking to make it a casserole. Toss in some chopped chicken or serve it over rice or pasta to make it a quick and easy weeknight meal.
- Serve it as a warm dip with chips, crackers or raw veggies.
- Switch up the veggies- add any vegetables that you want.