Cooking and Meal Prep Recipes Three-Cheese Spinach Casserole With a Twist By Team Verywell Fit Team Verywell Fit Our team is passionate about being a resource for credible and up-to-date information on all nutrition and exercise topics. Learn about our editorial process Updated on December 23, 2021 Medically reviewed Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and nutrition and exercise healthcare professionals. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN Medically reviewed by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN Kristy is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist and trained culinary professional. She has worked in a variety of settings, including MSKCC and Rouge Tomate. Learn about our Medical Review Board Print Spinach Cheese Casserole. 1MoreCreative (268 ratings) Total Time: 60 min Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 45 min Servings: 8 Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 117 calories 7g fat 4g carbs 11g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 8 Amount per serving Calories 117 % Daily Value* Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 65mg 22% Sodium 310mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 2g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 11g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 230mg 18% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 219mg 5% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. This spinach casserole is easy to make and cheesy, yet light. This recipe can replace your traditional spinach dip appetizer. Using cottage cheese and feta instead of cream cheese and cheddar cheese in this recipe saves fat and calories, but gives a similar taste and texture. Bake this in the oven, or use a slow cooker to make ahead. Enjoy as an entrée, appetizer or snack. Ingredients 2 10-ounce boxes frozen chopped spinach ¼ chopped onion 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 8-ounce package cottage cheese, low-fat 2% ½ cup feta cheese ½ cup Monterey jack cheese 2 eggs 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon seasoned salt or other spice mixture to taste 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, hard (not the dried kind in a can) Preparation Preheat oven to 350F. Defrost spinach in the boxes or in a 2-quart casserole dish. Fry chopped onions in oil until they are translucent and begin to soften. Mix all ingredients except for the Parmesan cheese in the casserole dish. Sprinkle Parmesan on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean and cheese on top begins to brown. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm with crudites or chips of your choice. Ingredient Substitutions and Cooking Tips This recipe is easy to adapt, so if you have certain spice mixtures or salad dressing seasonings that you like, feel free to add them. For example, you can add ½ teaspoon of Chinese Five Spice Powder or another spice mix to give the spinach casserole some depth. It's not unusual to add dried ranch dressing mix or dried vegetable soup mix to the recipe to give your spinach casserole a distinct flavor. Speaking of spice, you can make this spinach dip spicy too. Add some kick to this spinach dish by adding jalapeno peppers, red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. Simply add these when preparing the onion. Spinach is full of iron, folate, and fiber, but who says you can't add more. Add shredded artichoke hearts, broccoli, carrots or zucchini to boost the nutritional value of the dish. Instead of crackers, corn chips, or bread, serve with cucumbers, jicama, cauliflower florets or bell pepper strips. Kale can be substituted for spinach if you want to try different greens with this recipe. Another excellent addition is fresh garlic for extra flavor. A cup of cooked quinoa or chopped chicken breast can also be added to this recipe to boost protein. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! By Team Verywell Fit At Verywell Fit, we are dedicated to empowering you with the best answers to your most pressing questions, from healthy eating to exercise and everything in between. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Helpful Report an Error Other Submit Advertiser Disclosure × The offers that appear in this table are from companies that partner with and compensate Verywell Fit for displaying their offer. These partnerships do not impact our editorial choices or otherwise influence our editorial content.