Description
A warm, cheesy, and comforting spinach and cheese casserole that’s easy to prepare, perfect for potlucks, holidays, or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1/4 cup flour (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté chopped onions and garlic in butter until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, eggs, cheeses, sautéed vegetables, flour, and seasoning.
- Mix thoroughly and transfer to the baking dish. Smooth the top evenly.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and set. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use ricotta instead of cottage cheese for a richer flavor.
- Add cooked mushrooms or bell peppers for extra texture.
- For a low-carb version, omit the flour and use full-fat cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 200g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Spinach casserole, Cheese casserole, Vegetarian bake, Holiday side dish, Make-ahead casserole