Description
This Spinach Casserole with Feta Cheese is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the flavors of spinach, creamy ricotta, tangy feta, and aromatic dill. Baked to perfection, it makes a satisfying main course or side dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds fresh spinach, roughly chopped (or 2 packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Saute onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add spinach: Add the spinach in batches, cooking until wilted. Transfer the spinach mixture to a mixing bowl.
- Combine ingredients: Mix in ricotta, feta, eggs, Parmesan, dill, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish makes a great vegetarian main or side.
- For a heartier version, add cooked quinoa or rice to the spinach mixture.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
