This cottage cheese casserole is a high protein meal, perfect for breakfast or light dinners, packed with 20 grams of protein per serving for just 220 calories. Perfect for adding protein to your diet, adding delicious plains, or adding a complete meal on top of toasted sourdough bread.
The entire recipe is right below, but don’t miss out on all the more tips, including process shots, ingredient swaps, tips and more!
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray olive oil on an 8-inch ceramic pan. Please put it aside.
Roughly chop the spinach leaves. Please put it aside.
In a high-speed blender, mix eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and oregano until creamy and smooth.
Place the chopped spinach and chopped parsley in a pan.
Pour the egg mixture on top and stir with a spoon to mix evenly.
Sprinkle mozzarella on top of the pot.
Place the pie plate on the center rack of the oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until eggs are set and the center shakes.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slice.
Slicing into quarters will cause some liquid to appear at the bottom of the bread. Tilt the pan over the sink to remove any liquid. Warm up the toasted sourdough bread or use a low-carb diet with lettuce.
Note 2: For frozen spinach, use 5 pounds of frozen spinach and cook in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the spinach moisture has evaporated. Cool down before using this recipe.
Note 3: Or finely sliced spring onions.
Note 4: Or feta cheese.
Note 5: Or grated cheddar.
Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days covered in foil.
Serving: 1 Serving (1/4 of the dish)calorie: 223.8 kcal (11%)carbohydrates: 6.2 g (2%)fiber: 1.1 g (5%)Online carbs: 5.1 gprotein: 21.2 g (42%)fat: 12.5 g (19%)Saturated fat: 5.9 g (37%)Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1 gJanuary Saturated Fat: 3.6 gTrans Fat: 0.01 gcholesterol: 170.4 mg (57%)sodium: 544.7 mg (twenty four%)potassium: 325.9 mg (9%)sugar: 2.9 g (3%)Vitamin A: 2542 iu (51%)Vitamin B12: 1.1 µg (18%)Vitamin C: 33.7 mg (41%)Vitamin D: 0.9 µg (6%)calcium: 262.3 mg (26%)iron: 1.7 mg (9%)magnesium: 34 mg (9%)zinc: 1.8 mg (12%)
Ingredients and alternatives
This recipe requires only a handful of ingredients. Here’s how to choose and replace them!
Cottage Cheese – This provides a creamy texture to the main source of protein and casserole. Depending on your preference, you can use full or low fat cottage cheese here. Eggs – Eggs act as binders and combine all the ingredients to create a cohesive casserole structure. Egg Whites – Adding extra egg whites increases the protein content without adding fat, and maintains casserole light. Baby Spinach – This brings a mild, earthy flavour and adds a healthy dose to your dish. If you are using frozen spinach, you should first cook it to remove excess water. Parsley – This fresh herb adds a vibrant, slightly peppery flavour that brightens the casserole. For similar fresh notes, finely sliced spring onions can also be used. Grated Parmesan – This cheese offers a salty umami flavor that complements other ingredients. Feta cheese also serves as a delicious alternative. Grated Mozzarella – The mozzarella adds a delicious blend of texture and mild milky flavor to the top of the casserole. You can also use grated cheddar to use a sharper cheese flavour. Garlic Powder – This dried spice offers a warm, delicious garlic flavor that enhances the overall flavor. Dried Oregano – Oregano adds a classic and aromatic herbaceous note, giving the casserole a Mediterranean touch.
How to make cottage cheese casserole
This recipe is much easier than you think, as it just blends everything. This is how to make it.
Mix the batter ingredients in a jug of a blender and mix until smooth.
Finely chop the spinach and parsley with a knife and place it on the bottom of a baking dish.
Pour batter into diced spinach and parsley, mix and add shredded cheese on top.
Bake casserole at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes.
Carine’s tips
Let me share some tips for the perfect casserole!
Spinach Drainage – If you are using frozen spinach, make sure to cook it and squeeze any excess water. This prevents the casserole from becoming watery. Add protein – Don’t limit yourself to base recipes! Stir in 1/2 cup of excess protein, such as shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked mushrooms (cook instead of raw and cooked to avoid excess water). Cheese Swap – Try different cheeses and change the flavor profile. Try feta instead of parmesan or use cheddar instead of mozzarella for another cheesy taste. Drain the liquid – Always drain the liquid that collects at the bottom of the pot after baking. This helps prevent casserole from gaining wetlands. Individual Storage – For best results, store each cooling slice individually in a fridge airtight container. This keeps them fresh for longer. Proposals to offer – This casserole is delicious on its own as a high protein diet. Alternatively, you can offer fresh green salads for low carb options. For those who haven’t seen carbs, the toasted sourdough bread is great. Smooth Blend – Make sure the egg and cheese mixture is completely smooth after blending. This creates a uniform texture in the casserole. Evenly Distribution – When adding spinach and herbs to the pan, spread them evenly before pouring the egg mixture. This ensures flavor for every bite. Check your mood – make sure the casserole is cooked and gently shake the pot. The center should be set and there should be no shaking.
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About the author
Carine Claudepierre
Hello, I am Carine, Food Blogger, Author, Recipe Developer, Author of Cookbook and Founder of Sweet As Honey.
I have a Nutrition and Wellness Certification Certificate obtained in 2014 from Well College Global (formerly Cadence Health). I’m passionate about sharing all the easy and delicious recipes that are delicious and healthy. My expertise in this field comes from the chemistry and years of background following the low carb diet of keto. However, since my husband is vegan, I am also familiar with vegetarian and vegan dishes.
I now eat a more balanced meal that involves alternating keto and Mediterranean meals
Cooking and baking is my true passion. In fact, I share only a small portion of the recipe with something as sweet as honey. Most of them can be eaten by my husband and my two children before I have time to take a photo!
All of my recipes pride themselves on making sure that the triple tests are at least working and keeping them as accurate as possible.
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