High Protein Spinach Artichoke Bake (Printable)

A creamy, protein-packed casserole with spinach, artichokes, and three cheeses. Ready in 45 minutes, perfect for meal prep.

# 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, eggs, thawed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
03 - Season the combined mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
04 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
05 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is firm when gently pressed.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgent comfort food but secretly fuels your body with 16 grams of protein per slice.
  • You can make it on Sunday and eat well all week without touching a takeout menu.
  • Even picky eaters who claim they dont like cottage cheese devour this without asking whats in it.
02 -
  • If you skip draining the cottage cheese and squeezing the spinach bone-dry, you will get a soggy casserole that weeps liquid onto your plate.
  • Let it cool for at least five minutes before slicing or the center will ooze out and your beautiful squares will fall apart.
03 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese if you want the creamiest texture, but low-fat works fine if you prefer to keep calories lower.
  • Line your baking dish with parchment paper for the easiest cleanup and perfect release every single time.
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