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Cheesy Beef, Bacon & Spinach Bake
Quick Cheesy Beef, Bacon & Spinach Bake—ready in 55 minutes. Simple steps, family-sized, uses common pantry ingredients.
Why this recipe works
A hearty oven bake layering seasoned beef, crisp bacon, wilted spinach and plenty of cheddar. Suits weeknight family dinners or meal-prep when you want a filling, straightforward dish. This recipe uses pantry staples and takes about 55 minutes total from start to finish.
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Key takeaways
Ready in ~55 minutes—20 min prep, 35 min cook.
Assemble ahead and refrigerate for convenience.
Swap cheeses or meats to suit diet or taste.
Recipe guide
A hearty oven bake layering seasoned beef, crisp bacon, wilted spinach and plenty of cheddar. Suits weeknight family dinners or meal-prep when you want a filling, straightforward dish. This recipe uses pantry staples and takes about 55 minutes total from start to finish.
A simple, family-friendly bake that combines beef, bacon and spinach under melty cheddar.
- Ready in ~55 minutes—20 min prep, 35 min cook.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate for convenience.
- Swap cheeses or meats to suit diet or taste.
Ingredients
400 g beef mince, 200 g streaky bacon (roughly chopped), 200 g bagged spinach (washed), 150 g plain flour, 250 g cheddar cheese (grated), 1 onion (optional, diced), 2 cloves garlic (optional, minced), 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp oil or butter.
Method
1) Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). 2) Cook bacon in a skillet until just crisp; remove and drain. 3) In same pan, brown beef mince with onion and garlic (if using); season with salt, pepper and oregano. 4) Stir in spinach until wilted; return bacon. 5) Mix in 2 tbsp flour to bind, then fold in half the grated cheddar. 6) Transfer mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle remaining flour lightly over top, then cover with remaining cheddar. 7) Bake 25–35 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Serving, timing & variations
Prep 20 min, cook 35 min, difficulty 3/5. Serve with salad, rice or crusty bread. Variations: swap cheddar for mozzarella or add a spoon of tomato paste for tang. For a lighter version use turkey mince and reduce bacon.
Ingredients
- 400 g beef mince
- 200 g streaky bacon
- 150 g plain flour
- 250 g cheddar cheese
- 200 g bagged spinach
Instructions
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FAQs
Can I prepare this ahead?
Yes—assemble in the dish and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add a few extra minutes to baking time if cold from the fridge.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool, cover and refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in oven at 180°C (350°F) until hot, or microwave portions.
Can I freeze the bake?
Freeze portions for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in fridge and reheat in oven until piping hot.