Spinach Squares
I have had spinach squares warmed for breakfast, served as a side with lunch, and eaten as a snack in between. Every year we serve them along side the mashed potatoes and corn at Thanksgiving. I can’t remember a Thanksgiving without them.
We have made several adjustments over the years, which I’ll notate. But the original recipe is pretty darn good on its own.
6 eggs
6 tablespoons flour (I use whole wheat flour. White flour tastes great too!)
2 10-oz packages of frozen spinach (I use a large carton of fresh baby spinach -16 oz clam shell)
1 stick melted butter
1 16-oz carton of cottage cheese (I’ve used nonfat, lowfat, and whole – they have all turned out great)
8 oz. grated cheddar cheese
2-3 green onions (This was an addition and we love it.)
½ teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Beat eggs, add flour and beat until smooth. (I just use a fork for this)
Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
Pour into a 9 x 13 greased baking dish.
Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cut into squares.
Another ingredient you can add is tofu! I love these with tofu. To add, drain a carton of tofu, smash it and add it to the mixture. Reduce the cottage cheese in half. You don’t taste the tofu at all and you get all the benefits! If you’re a fan of tofu, this is a must try! *I did not make this batch (pictured) with tofu, but it will look the same.
Liz these are so delicious! I made them yesterday and there is only half left! We had them for breakfast, a snack and shhhhh I had another piece after dinner! I used the tofu and loved it!
Thank you! That’s how I feel about them too! So glad you enjoyed them!