Baked White Beans with Spinach and Garlic

Steps

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. 2 Heat the olive oil (3 tbsp) in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3 Add the minced garlic (6 clove) and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4 Add the fresh spinach (10 oz) in batches, stirring until wilted, about 3–4 minutes total.
5. 5 Season the wilted spinach with salt (1/4 tsp) and black pepper (1/8 tsp).
6. 6 Fold in the cannellini beans (3 can), heavy cream (1/3 cup), fresh thyme leaves (2 tbsp), and garlic powder (1/2 tsp) until combined.
7. 7 Transfer the bean mixture to a 2-quart baking dish and spread in an even layer.
8. 8 Bake for 15–18 minutes at 375°F until the top is lightly golden and the mixture bubbles around the edges.
9. 9 Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
10. 10 Taste and adjust seasoning; garnish with extra fresh thyme if desired.

Source: Chef Rocky