Creamed Spinach Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 x 280g packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed out
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 and 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.5 tbsp. grated parmesan
• 60 g of cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Add the cream cheese and stir until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Transfer the mixture into a 1.5-2 liter baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.