High Protein Spinach Artichoke Bake (Printable view)

Creamy protein-packed casserole with cottage cheese, feta, spinach and artichoke hearts. 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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
03 - Add thawed spinach and chopped artichoke hearts to the cheese mixture.
04 - Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly across the bottom.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is firmly set.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns random leftovers into something you'll actually crave the next day.
  • The protein keeps you full without the carb crash, and it reheats like a dream.
  • You can eat it hot, cold, or standing in front of the fridge at midnight.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the spinach dry, you'll end up with a watery casserole that never quite sets.
  • Draining the cottage cheese for even five minutes makes a noticeable difference in texture.
  • Let it rest after baking, cutting too soon turns clean slices into a crumbly heap.
03 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese if you want richer flavor and creamier texture.
  • Press the bake gently with a spatula halfway through baking to check if the center is firming up.
  • If the top browns too fast, tent it loosely with foil for the last ten minutes.
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