Name: Spinach And Cottage Cheese Egg Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil: for sautéing; 1 medium (150 g) Yellow Onion, diced: flavor base; 2 cloves (6 g) Garlic, minced: aromatic; 300 g Fresh Spinach Leaves, chopped: main ingredient; 6 large Eggs: binding agent; 250 g Cottage Cheese: creamy and protein-rich; 120 ml (½ cup) Whole Milk: adds moisture; 1 tsp (5 g) Kosher Salt: seasoning; ½ tsp (2.5 g) Black Pepper: subtle heat; ¼ tsp (0.5 g) Ground Nutmeg: warm spice; ½ tsp (2.5 g) Smoked Paprika: smoky flavor; 2 tbsp (8 g) Fresh Dill, chopped: herbaceous lift; 50 g (½ cup) Parmesan Cheese, grated: savory flavor; 30 g (¼ cup) Panko Breadcrumbs: crispy topping; 1 tbsp (14 g) Butter, melted: binds topping; Optional: Lemon Zest & Microgreens for garnish

Description

This Spinach and Cottage Cheese Egg Casserole is a hearty and flavorful bake, perfect for breakfast or brunch. It’s packed with spinach, cottage cheese, and seasonings for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil: for sautéing
1 medium (150 g) Yellow Onion, diced: flavor base
2 cloves (6 g) Garlic, minced: aromatic
300 g Fresh Spinach Leaves, chopped: main ingredient
6 large Eggs: binding agent
250 g Cottage Cheese: creamy and protein-rich
120 ml (½ cup) Whole Milk: adds moisture
1 tsp (5 g) Kosher Salt: seasoning
½ tsp (2.5 g) Black Pepper: subtle heat
¼ tsp (0.5 g) Ground Nutmeg: warm spice
½ tsp (2.5 g) Smoked Paprika: smoky flavor
2 tbsp (8 g) Fresh Dill, chopped: herbaceous lift
50 g (½ cup) Parmesan Cheese, grated: savory flavor
30 g (¼ cup) Panko Breadcrumbs: crispy topping
1 tbsp (14 g) Butter, melted: binds topping
Optional: Lemon Zest & Microgreens for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent (4-5 minutes).
Add Garlic & Spinach: Add garlic and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
Drain Spinach: Press spinach to remove excess liquid.
Whisk Egg Base: Whisk eggs until light and frothy.
Combine Ingredients: Fold in cottage cheese, milk, seasonings, and dill.
Incorporate Spinach: Gently fold in drained spinach mixture.
Pour & Spread: Pour into baking dish and spread evenly.
Prepare Topping: Combine panko, butter, and Parmesan.
Sprinkle & Bake: Sprinkle topping and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Rest & Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a crispier topping, ensure the panko breadcrumbs are evenly coated with melted butter. Thoroughly draining the spinach is crucial to prevent a soggy casserole.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 200 mg