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spinach casserole fresh from the oven by cleveland cooking

High Protein Spinach Casserole (Easy Meal Prep)

Author: Dan Harper
308kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Total 55 minutes
This creamy spinach casserole is packed with protein thanks to a secret ingredient—cottage cheese. It comes together in under an hour and makes for a delicious make-ahead breakfast or easy weeknight side dish.
Servings 6 people
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 2 - 10 ounce bags of fresh spinach wilted in a skillet with two tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 cups of creamy cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons of butter cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 2 cups of shredded cheese of your choice
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup of flour (substitute ¼ cup of almond flour if desired)
  • ½ teaspoon of sea salt

Method

  1. If using fresh spinach: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 3-5 minutes). Important: Place the wilted spinach in a colander and press down hard with a spoon to squeeze out excess liquid.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the beaten eggs, melted butter, flour, and sea salt until smooth. Stir in the cottage cheese.
  3. Add the drained spinach and 1.5 cups of the shredded cheese (reserve ½ cup for the topping) to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese on top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to set.

Nutrition

Serving6 servingsCalories308kcalCarbohydrates9gProtein24gFat20gSaturated Fat12gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat6gTrans Fat0.2gCholesterol133mgSodium847mgPotassium449mgFiber1gSugar3gVitamin A5931IUVitamin C16mgCalcium398mgIron3mg

Notes

I have used monterey jack, cheddar, and swiss in this dish. I usually mix the three up to give the dish a nice flavor.
I have also added diced chicken or sausage to this dish. Obviously that would make it a non-vegetarian dish.
Substitute ¼ cup of almond flour if desired.
Scaling Tip (Meal Prep): This recipe fits a standard 9x13 pan perfectly. If you want to meal prep this for a work week of breakfasts, you can easily double the batch and bake it in two pans at the same time. Just rotate the pans halfway through cooking.
Salt Management: The cottage cheese and shredded cheese are naturally salty. Taste your spinach mixture before adding extra salt to ensure it fits your preference.
 

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