Description
This Spinach and Feta Casserole is a Mediterranean-inspired, crustless wonder that brings all the flavor of spanakopita without the carbs. Packed with vitamins and healthy fats, it features a golden-brown cheese crust and a creamy, savory center that’s perfect for meal prep or a healthy family brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz (560g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
- 1.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish with butter or olive oil.
- Dry the Spinach: Wrap thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze until no more water remains. This prevents a soggy casserole.
- Whisk the Base: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and dried dill until bubbly.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the garlic, green onions, squeezed spinach, and crumbled feta. Mix well to ensure spinach is evenly distributed.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and level the top. Sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella.
- Cook to Golden: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares for the best texture.
Notes
Don’t skip squeezing the spinach; extra moisture will ruin the texture. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture. This dish is highly freezer-friendly once sliced into individual portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg