Spinach Casserole Recipe {with feta cheese} - Belly Full (2024)

This delicious Spinach Casserole recipe with feta cheese will be a winner with even the pickiest eaters. Gluten free, low carb, and vegetarian, making it a great breakfast, brunch, side dish, or main if you need to accommodate special diets. And it’s so easy to make!

Love spinach? Don’t miss our classic Creamed Spinach! So delicious and goes with just about anything.

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Have you ever made Spanakopita? It’s a Greek classic, featuring spinach, feta cheese, herbs, and butter, stuffed into flaky phyllo shells. This Spinach Casserole is very similar, except made with cottage cheese and without the pastry.

This casserole is great served for breakfast, brunch, as a side, or a perfect vegetarian main dish if you need something meatless.

Friends who are not fond of spinach love this dish and always ask for the recipe. It goes well with any meat or fish and is hearty and satisfying!

Spinach Casserole Recipe

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this casserole.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

  • Spinach: We use frozen, thawed chopped spinach. (See note below regarding fresh spinach.)
  • Cottage cheese: This is milky, sweet, and mellow, similar to ricotta. As the casserole bakes, it breaks down and adds necessary moisture, making the casserole creamy.
  • Feta cheese: Crumbled feta adds a nice salty flavor.
  • Sweet onion: For flavor.
  • Large eggs: Eggs act as a binder to hold everything together.
  • Butter: For flavor and richness.
  • Seasoning: Black pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg.
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How to Make Spinach Casserole

With just one bowl, it seriously could not be easier to make this Spinach Breakfast Casserole.
(Don’t miss the complete printable recipe card below, along with the video.)

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Transfer to a greased casserole dish.
  3. Bake until set and enjoy.

Recipe Variations

  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach can be used instead of frozen, keeping in mind 1 1/2 cups of cooked fresh spinach is roughly the equivalent of a 10 ounce frozenpackage.
  • Try ricotta cheese instead: If you really hate cottage cheese, you can use ricotta in its place.
  • Sauté the onions first: If you’ve got the time, sautéing the onions before adding them to the mix, will add more flavor.
  • Add in some artichokes: Love the flavor of spinach artichoke dip? Us, too! Mix in some jarred, drained and chopped artichoke hearts.
  • Include other seasoning: Stir in a 1/4 teaspoon of dried dill for added flavor. Or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if you want some heat.

Get the moisture out

Make sure that you squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the spinach, which will prevent the casserole from becoming watery. Wrapping it in a clean dish towel works great.

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Storing Leftovers

Assembled ahead of time: You can assemble this casserole up to 1 day ahead and store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature and then bake.
To store leftovers, cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
Can you freeze spinach casserole? I do not recommend freezing this casserole, since the spinach mixture tends to be watery once thawed.

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What to Serve with Spinach Cottage Cheese Casserole

This dish is so flavorful, but mild enough that it goes well with any meat or fish. We love it with Baked Chicken Breast and Beef Brisket. Also nice with a bowl of Fresh Fruit Salad.

More Spinach Recipes:

  • Creamed Spinach
  • Spinach and Artichoke Pizza
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Turkey Burgers
  • Spinach Salad

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Spinach Casserole

5 from 27 Ratings

This easy and delicious Spinach Casserole recipe will be a winner with even the pickiest eaters. Gluten free, low carb, and vegetarian, making it a great side dish or main if you need to accommodate special diets.

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs , beaten
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach , thawed and very well drained
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/3 cup diced sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • dash of nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Grease a 1 1/2- quart casserole dish and set aside.

  • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and then transfer to the greased dish.

  • Bake, uncovered, for about 40-45 minutes or until the center is nearly set.

  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then cut, serve, and enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6058IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Spinach Casserole, Spinach Casserole Recipe

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FAQs

How do you balance feta cheese? ›

While the cheese's flavor is undoubtedly distinct and part of its charm, you can have too much of a good thing. The addition of water will help balance out some of your feta's saltiness. The Spruce Eats recommends briefly washing your cheese under water to give the feta a mild, palatable taste.

How many calories are in a spinach casserole? ›

Spinach Casserole (1 cup) contains 21.3g total carbs, 18.3g net carbs, 14.8g fat, 15g protein, and 272 calories.

Is feta cheese a healthy fat? ›

Contains beneficial fatty acids

Feta cheese contains good amounts of a fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Animal studies suggest this fatty acid appears to improve body composition by reducing body fat and increasing lean mass. Cheese made from sheep's milk has higher levels of CLA.

Should you rinse feta cheese? ›

Feta dries out quickly when removed from its brine, so always store feta in the brine it is packed in (we do not recommend buying precrumbled “dry” feta). One final note: It's a good idea to rinse feta packed in brine just before serving to remove excess salt.

How many calories are in 2 cups of Cooked Spinach? ›

There are 148 calories in 2 cups of fresh Cooked Spinach (from Fresh). * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

How many calories are in 4 cups of Cooked Spinach? ›

Nutrition summary:

There are 296 calories in 4 cups of fresh Cooked Spinach (from Fresh). Calorie breakdown: 44% fat, 32% carbs, 25% protein.

How much nutrition does spinach lose when cooked? ›

Boiling spinach results in the loss of water-soluble vitamins directly into the water. This loss can be as high as 70%, so you'd be better off drinking the water instead of eating the spinach. My favorite method is sauteing with garlic and olive oil.

How do you balance cheese flavor? ›

Sweeter cheeses do well with accompaniments with acidity like pickles or sour fruit jams, while very savory cheeses like Feta or Gruyere match better with softer flavors. Fresh fruits go with aged cheeses, while dried fruits like apricots or dates balance the saltiness of blue cheeses.

How do you balance too much cheese? ›

  1. Dilution with Pasta: Add More Pasta: Increase the pasta quantity to dilute the cheese overload, balancing flavors.
  2. Acidic Zing: Lemon or Vinegar: A splash of lemon juice or a touch of vinegar can cut through excessive richness.
  3. Spices and Herbs: ...
  4. Creamy Consistency:
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Should I soak feta in water? ›

It's cured and stored in brine (a solution of salt dissolved in water), but once opened, it can dry out or spoil quickly. To make it last longer, here's how to make your own brine. Dissolve 2 tsp. salt in 1 cup water in an airtight container, then submerge the cheese in the water.

What pairs well with feta cheese? ›

It pairs well with fruit, like watermelon or peaches, but is equally as delicious with crunchy cucumbers or hearty collard greens. Feta is classically paired with olives, lemon, and fresh herbs like mint, but can also be used less traditionally like in our One-Pot Pasta Primavera with Bacon and Feta.

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