Spinach & Cheese Bake
Ingredients
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500 g (1 lb) frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained (or ~1½ lbs fresh spinach, cooked down)
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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4 large eggs
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½ cup milk
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt (adjust depending on feta)
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional: pinch of nutmeg or dried dill for extra flavor
Instructions
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Preheat oven
Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Line or grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
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Prepare spinach
Make sure spinach is very well drained—squeeze out excess water using a towel.
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Cook aromatics
Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, ricotta, salt, pepper, and optional seasoning.
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Combine everything
Stir in spinach, cooked onion/garlic, mozzarella, feta, and Parmesan.
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Add dry ingredients
Fold in flour and baking powder until evenly combined.
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Bake
Pour mixture into prepared dish and smooth top.
Bake 35–45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
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Cool & slice
Let it rest for 10–15 minutes before cutting into squares.
Serving Ideas
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Serve warm or at room temperature
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Great for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner
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Pair with a simple salad or yogurt sauce
Tips
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If it seems watery, the spinach wasn’t drained enough—this step is key
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Add cooked bacon or mushrooms if you want extra flavor
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For a low-carb version, replace flour with almond flour………
