Description
Creamy spinach casserole with feta cheese brings Mediterranean comfort to classic home cooking. Hearty layers of fresh spinach and tangy feta create a delightful dish you’ll savor with each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and very well drained
- 2 cups (480 ml) Cottage Cheese
- 3 large Eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) Crumbled Feta Cheese
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- A dash of Nutmeg
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) Diced Sweet Onion
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Melted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously coat a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend beaten eggs, cottage cheese, meticulously drained spinach, crumbled feta, finely chopped sweet onion, melted butter, grated Parmesan, freshly ground black pepper, aromatic garlic powder, and a delicate whisper of nutmeg until ingredients are uniformly incorporated.
- Carefully transfer the verdant mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution for consistent cooking.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, watching for a slightly firm center and golden edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest and slightly set for 5-10 minutes, which helps stabilize the texture and makes cutting easier.
- Slice into generous portions and serve warm, revealing the vibrant green layers and creamy cheese essence that make this dish a comforting culinary delight.
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole and ensure a perfect texture that holds together nicely.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding sharp cheddar or goat cheese for a more complex flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free option, double-check that all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially the cheese and seasonings.
- Enhance protein content by incorporating cooked chicken or crispy bacon bits for added depth and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg