High Protein Spinach Artichoke Bake (Printable version)

Creamy casserole with cottage cheese, feta, spinach, and artichokes. High protein, low carb, meal-prep friendly.

# What You’ll 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, thawed spinach, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
03 - Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
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 allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It sneaks nearly 20 grams of protein into every slice without feeling heavy or complicated.
  • You can prep it in ten minutes flat using pantry staples and frozen veggies.
  • It reheats like a dream and tastes even better the next day when the flavors meld together.
02 -
  • Draining the cottage cheese is non-negotiable, I learned this the hard way when my first attempt turned into cottage cheese soup with vegetables floating sadly on top.
  • Squeezing the spinach until your hands hurt is worth it, that frozen block holds way more water than you think and it will ruin the texture if you skip this step.
03 -
  • Let the bake rest for at least five minutes after pulling it from the oven, it firms up as it cools and slices so much cleaner when you're patient.
  • If you want an extra-crispy top, broil it for the last two minutes of baking, but watch it like a hawk or it'll go from golden to burnt in a blink.
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