Description
Creamy spinach casserole with feta cheese brings Mediterranean comfort straight to your dinner table. Layers of tender spinach, tangy feta, and rich herbs create a soul-warming dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Spinach Casserole Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (280 grams) Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and very well drained
- 3 large Eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Cottage Cheese
- 1/3 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 dash Nutmeg
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Diced Sweet Onion
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly drain the spinach, ensuring all excess moisture is removed to maintain the casserole’s desired consistency.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Add cottage cheese, crumbled feta, and finely chopped sweet onion to the eggs, creating a rich and creamy base.
- Incorporate melted butter, grated Parmesan, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, and a delicate hint of nutmeg into the mixture.
- Gently fold the prepared spinach into the cheese and egg blend, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Carefully transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the center is almost completely set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps the dish maintain its structure when serving.
- Slice into generous portions and serve warm, allowing the harmonious flavors of cheese and spinach to shine.
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole, using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out excess moisture.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding sharp cheddar or goat cheese for extra flavor complexity.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and check Parmesan cheese label, as some brands might contain gluten additives.
- Enhance protein content by adding cooked diced chicken or crumbled bacon for a heartier meal that works great as a main dish or side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 525 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 143 mg