Planning a Greek-inspired dinner? Let us share our ideal menu. Start with a Greek salad and pita bread. Move on to the main course (our lamb leg is an excellent choice). And round it out with a couple of sides. In addition to Greek lemon potatoes, this recipe for spinach and feta casserole is a must. Here's how to make this vegetarian side dish, you'll need less than 10 ingredients to make it.
Tips for Making Spinach and Feta Casserole
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when making this spinach recipe.
- For the best flavor and texture, choose cream-style cottage cheese for this recipe. You can also use ricotta cheese if you prefer that texture.
- Be sure to drain the thawed spinach very well to ensure the finished casserole isn't watery.
- If you love the flavor of feta cheese, trying sprinkling a bit more on top.
- A dash of nutmeg is optional, but gives the casserole a depth of flavor.
Ingredients
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3 eggs, lightly beaten
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2 cup cream-style cottage cheese
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1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
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⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup butter, melted
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3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoon dried minced onion
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Dash ground nutmeg
Directions
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Prepare the Casserole
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 1-1/2-quart casserole; set aside. In a large bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, feta cheese, melted butter, flour, dried onion, and nutmeg. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole.
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Bake and Serve
Bake, uncovered, about 45 minutes or until center is nearly set (160 degrees F). Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 172 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 172 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium 392mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
| Protein 11g | 22% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
