Description
Looking for a cozy, satisfying, and healthy dish that’s also quick to prepare? This Easy Spinach Casserole is the answer. Creamy cheese, tender spinach, and a golden crust come together in a simple bake that works for breakfast ideas, easy dinner solutions, or a healthy snack option. It’s low-carb, kid-friendly, and freezer-friendly — a perfect choice when you need comfort food without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
450g frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
1. Thaw the spinach fully and squeeze out all excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. In a large bowl, combine spinach, sautéed onion and garlic, eggs, cottage cheese, mozzarella, half the Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium casserole dish.
5. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and smooth out the top. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan evenly over it.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is firm.
7. Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make sure the spinach is very dry to avoid a watery casserole.
You can substitute ricotta cheese for cottage cheese for a richer texture.
This casserole freezes well — slice it and store individual portions for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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