High Protein Spinach Artichoke Bake (Printable Version)

Protein-packed casserole with cottage cheese, feta, spinach, and artichoke. Low-carb and meal-prep friendly.

# 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

# 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 and eggs, whisking until well blended.
03 - Add spinach, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic to the bowl. Fold ingredients together until evenly distributed.
04 - Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir until fully combined.
05 - Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until top is golden brown and center is set when tested with a knife.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 3 to 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It delivers serious protein without any meat, so you stay full for hours without that post-dinner crash.
  • The creamy texture feels indulgent, but it's surprisingly light and won't weigh you down.
  • You can slice it cold from the fridge and eat it straight, no reheating required.
  • It comes together in one bowl with barely any cleanup, which is a lifesaver on busy nights.
02 -
  • If you skip draining the cottage cheese and squeezing the spinach dry, the bake will turn soupy and never set properly.
  • Let it rest for at least five minutes after baking, or the first slice will fall apart and the rest will follow.
03 -
  • Press the cottage cheese through a fine-mesh strainer for a few minutes before mixing to get rid of hidden liquid that could ruin the texture.
  • Let the bake cool completely before slicing if you're meal prepping, it will hold together much better and look cleaner in your containers.
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