🧀 Spinach & Cheese Baked Squares (High-Protein)

Spinach & Cheese Baked Squares (High-Protein)

Yield: 9 squares
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 30–35 minutes
Oven: 375°F / 190°C

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1½ cups frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (or ricotta)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or part-skim cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 3 large eggs
• ¼ cup oat flour or whole-wheat flour
  (for keto: use almond flour)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Optional: chili flakes, herbs (dill, parsley), feta crumbles

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   Line or lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare spinach
   • Sauté fresh spinach until wilted, or
   • Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out all moisture.
3. Mix wet ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan until combined.
4. Add dry ingredients
   Stir in flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Fold in spinach
   Mix gently until evenly distributed.
6. Bake
   Pour into dish, smooth top, and bake 30–35 minutes until set and lightly golden.
7. Cool & slice
   Let rest 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Square – approx.)

Values vary based on cheese and flour used.

🔁 Easy Variations

• Extra protein: add ¼ cup unflavored whey or pea protein
• Mediterranean: add olives & feta
• Spicy: jalapeños + chili flakes
• Crustless quiche style: skip flour, bake 5–10 min longer