High Protein Spinach Artichoke Bake (Printable Version)

Creamy, protein-packed casserole with cottage cheese, feta, spinach and artichokes ready in 45 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups cottage cheese, drained of excess liquid
02 - 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Eggs

04 - 3 large eggs

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
06 - 1 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

08 - Salt to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, spinach, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
03 - Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
04 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
05 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set when tested with a knife.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It slices cleanly into portions that actually reheat well, which means no sad, soggy lunches.
  • The feta gives it enough salt and tang that you don't need to drown it in sauce or dressing.
  • You can eat it hot, cold, or anywhere in between without losing flavor.
  • It uses pantry staples you probably already have, so no special grocery run required.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the spinach dry, you'll end up with a watery mess that won't hold its shape when you slice it.
  • Draining the cottage cheese is just as important; tip the container and spoon off any liquid sitting on top before measuring.
  • Let the bake rest for at least five minutes after pulling it from the oven, or it will fall apart when you try to cut it.
03 -
  • Use a kitchen towel to squeeze the spinach instead of paper towels; you'll get more moisture out and won't waste a roll.
  • If your cottage cheese is especially wet, let it drain in a fine-mesh sieve for ten minutes before mixing.
  • Don't overbake it or the edges will dry out; pull it as soon as the center is just set and it will finish cooking as it cools.
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