Popeye Power
A rich and creamy casserole featuring a hearty blend of spinach and wild rice, baked in a savory cheese sauce. This simple one-dish recipe makes for a comforting side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course. It's an easy way to pack in greens and grains.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 316 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 550 gcooked wild rice blend, from about 1 cup/160g uncooked rice
- 570 gfrozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
- 300 gcream of celery soup, from one can
- 1 cupsour cream
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 85 gmonterey jack cheese, grated
- 60 gmozzarella cheese, grated
- 0.5 tspdried oregano
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.5 tsplemon juice
- 0.25 tspgarlic powder
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
box grater · spatula · cutting board · knife · oven · large mixing bowl · baking dish
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the oven rack is in the middle position for even baking.
- 2
While the oven preheats, prepare all your ingredients: ensure the spinach is thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry, the onion is chopped, and cheeses are grated.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Squeezing the spinach very well is key to preventing a watery casserole. You can use your hands or press it in a fine-mesh sieve.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, squeezed spinach, chopped onion, Monterey Jack cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
About 2 min
- 4
Add the cream of celery soup and sour cream to the bowl.
About 1 min
- 5
Stir in the dried oregano, salt, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper.
About 1 min
- 6
Mix everything together until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: You can mix this directly in an oven-safe baking dish to save on washing up.
- 7
Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart (approx. 20x20cm or 8x8 inch) baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
About 1 min
- 8
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the casserole is hot, bubbling around the edges, and lightly browned on top.
About 35 min
- 9
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting helps the casserole set, making it easier to serve.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 316.3kcal
- Protein
- 13.6g
- Carbs
- 30.4g
- Fat
- 17.2g
- Fibre
- 4.6g
- Sugar
- 4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or bake the covered dish at 175°C (350°F) until warmed through.
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