Mediterranean Spinach & Cheese Crustless Bake

🥧 Mediterranean Spinach & Cheese Crustless Bake

Description

This Mediterranean Spinach & Cheese Crustless Bake is a light, savory oven dish made with eggs, spinach, cheese, and vegetables, baked until beautifully golden. Similar to a crustless quiche or spanakopita-style bake, it’s naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple dinner with salad.


🛒 Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (or plain yogurt)

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1½ cups fresh spinach, chopped (or frozen, well-drained)

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or kasseri cheese

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • ½ cup chopped green onions or leeks

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ¾ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

Optional Add-Ins (as seen in similar bakes)

  • ¼ cup diced cooked turkey, chicken, or ham

  • ¼ cup chopped zucchini or bell pepper


👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a round baking dish with olive oil.

  2. Prepare Vegetables
    In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil.
    Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Cool slightly.

  3. Mix Egg Base
    In a large bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.

  4. Combine
    Fold in spinach mixture, mozzarella, feta, and green onions.

  5. Bake
    Pour mixture into the prepared dish.
    Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until set in the center and golden on top.

  6. Rest & Slice
    Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.


🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with a Greek cucumber-tomato salad

  • Add olives and extra feta on the side

  • Enjoy warm or at room temperature


❓ Q & A

Q: Is this dish low-carb?
A: Yes! It’s naturally low in carbs and high in protein.

Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Absolutely — it keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes, slice and freeze for up to 2 months.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Use dairy-free yogurt and cheese alternatives.

Q: Why is there no crust?
A: The egg and yogurt base keeps it fluffy and light without flour or pastry.

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