Baked Spinach with Garlic Bread Crumbs Recipe

Baked Spinach with Garlic Bread Crumbs Recipe

  • Two 9-ounce bags washed spinach
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Small pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss spinach in a very large bowl or pot with 3 tablespoons olive oil until leaves are lightly coated. Toss again with 1/8 teaspoon salt, pinch of black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix bread crumbs with garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Pack spinach into a 2½-quart baking dish as best as possible; it will mound. Sprinkle prepared bread crumbs over top.
  3. Bake until spinach fills casserole by about half, is very tender, and crumbs are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.