Creamed Spinach Casserole

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This creamy spinach casserole recipe is a more sophisticated cousin to creamed spinach. It's perfect for weekend entertaining or as a holiday side dish.

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Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings, about 1 cup each

Ingredients

  • 3 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed

  • 1 cup low-fat milk

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon white or black pepper

  • teaspoon nutmeg

  • 1 cup extra sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

  • 3 large egg whites

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Press spinach in a mesh strainer to get out as much moisture as possible. Pulse in a food processor until very finely chopped.

  3. Combine milk, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking, until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar, cottage cheese and the spinach.

  4. Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer, slowly increasing the speed, until they begin to foam. Continue to beat until the whites hold their shape; do not overbeat. (You'll know they are ready when you lift the beaters out and the peak doesn't flop over.)

  5. Gently fold the whites into the spinach mixture with a rubber spatula until uniform. (It's OK if a few white streaks remain.) Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

  6. Bake for 35 minutes. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar; continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare Steps 2 & 3, refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before folding in egg whites.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

142 Calories
6g Fat
10g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 142
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g 27%
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 12678IU 254%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Folate 175mcg 44%
Sodium 391mg 17%
Calcium 290mg 22%
Iron 2mg 13%
Magnesium 91mg 22%
Potassium 473mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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