Description
Spinach Gratin with Sausage and Rice is a comforting, creamy dish that combines fresh spinach, savory sausage, and tender rice, all enveloped in a rich sauce and topped with melted Parmesan. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this gratin is an instant crowd-pleaser that looks as good as it tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add Italian sausage; cook until browned, around 5 minutes.
- Stir in spinach until wilted (2 minutes). Mix in cooked rice, heavy cream, and half of the Parmesan.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish; top with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg