Pimiento-Cheese Creamed Spinach

Submitted by KathyP53

"Individual ramekins filled with creamy, cheesy spinach and topped with panko. Great side dish from Southern Living."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces and softened
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute; remove from heat.
3. Stir cream cheese into onion mixture until melted and well blended. Stir in spinach, milk, and next 3 ingredients.
4. Stir together egg, drained pimiento, and 1 1/2 cups cheese; stir egg mixture into spinach mixture. Spoon mixture into lightly greased (with cooking spray) ramekins, or a 2 quart baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Toss together panko, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; sprinkle over spinach mixture.
6. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until bubbly and golden.