Description
Spinach casserole with feta cheese delivers pure comfort straight from my kitchen to your table, packed with creamy Mediterranean goodness. Hearty greens and tangy cheese mingle in this simple weeknight dinner that comes together faster than you can say delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F, creating the perfect toasty environment for your casserole.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and toss in 2 cups of fresh spinach, creating a vibrant green base for your dish.
- Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese directly over the spinach, letting the tangy chunks scatter throughout.
- Add 1 cup ricotta cheese and 2 eggs to the bowl, whisking everything together until the mixture looks smooth and creamy.
- Pour ½ cup milk into the bowl, stirring gently to help all ingredients blend seamlessly.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder across the surface, then fold everything together.
- Coat a baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Shower ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese across the top for a delicious golden crust.
- Slide the casserole into the 350°F oven and bake for precisely 30-35 minutes until the top turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to settle and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Fresh spinach works best when thoroughly drained to prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all cheese brands are certified gluten-free and avoid any wheat-based ingredients.
- Crumble the feta cheese into smaller pieces for more even flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- Make this dish ahead by preparing and refrigerating the mixture up to 24 hours before baking, which can enhance the blend of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg