High Protein Spinach Artichoke Bake (Printable)

Creamy, savory spinach and artichoke casserole packed with protein from cottage cheese, feta, and eggs. Ready in 45 minutes.

# What You’ll 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 Steps:

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, spinach, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
03 - Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly 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 firmly set.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for several minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It delivers serious protein without feeling heavy or leaving you hungry an hour later.
  • You can prep it in under ten minutes and walk away while it bakes.
  • Leftovers taste just as good cold from the fridge the next day.
  • It works whether you're feeding a crowd or just want easy lunches all week.
02 -
  • Draining the cottage cheese is non-negotiable, I learned this the hard way when my first attempt turned into a watery mess.
  • Squeezing the spinach until your hands hurt is worth it, even a little leftover moisture can throw off the texture.
  • Don't skip the few minutes of cooling time or your slices will fall apart when you try to serve them.
03 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture, low-fat versions can taste a little chalky.
  • Let the bake cool almost completely before slicing if you want clean, Instagram-worthy squares.
  • Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the salt, the cheese does a lot of work but sometimes it needs a little help.
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