Name: Creamed Spinach Casserole
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 3 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed; 1 cup low-fat milk; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon white or black pepper; 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup extra sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese; 3 large egg whites

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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings, about 1 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate High Fiber Vegetarian High Calcium Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy Low Added Sugars

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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
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup extra sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
3 large egg whites

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Press spinach in a mesh strainer to get out as much moisture as possible. Pulse in a food processor until very finely chopped.
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.
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.)
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.
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.