Description
A comforting and creamy casserole made with spinach and cottage cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
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- 10–12 ounces fresh spinach (or 2 cups thawed frozen, well-drained)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Sauté spinach in olive oil with crushed garlic until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- Fold in sautéed spinach and pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes until the center reaches 165°F and the top is lightly browned.
Notes
For best texture, drain frozen spinach well and use room-temperature eggs. You can also pulse cottage cheese for a smoother custard if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg