Cottage cheese casserole with cheese and spinach
8 servings
60 minutes
Cottage cheese casserole with cheese and spinach is a refined Italian recipe where delicate cottage cheese combines with aromatic notes of garlic and sautéed onions. Mozzarella cheese gives the dish a creamy texture, while spinach adds freshness and lightness. Baked cheddar creates an appetizing crispy crust, enhancing the flavor with rich tones. Historically, such casseroles emerged in Italy as a way to combine accessible ingredients into a hearty and elegant dish. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or as an exquisite breakfast. The casserole is served warm, with a crispy crust and stretchy cheese, harmoniously blending the health benefits of cottage cheese and spinach. It is not just food but a true gastronomic delight where the classics of Italian cuisine meet home comfort.
1
Mash the cottage cheese with a fork and mix it with slightly beaten eggs. Add salt and finely chopped garlic.
- Cottage cheese: 500 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Salt: pinch
- Finely chopped garlic: 2 cloves
2
Sauté finely chopped onion in vegetable oil until golden and add to the cottage cheese mixture. Mix well.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Grate the mozzarella on a coarse grater and add it to the cottage cheese mixture.
- Mozzarella cheese: 150 g
4
Pour boiling water over washed spinach leaves. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes. Then drain in a colander and gently squeeze.
- Spinach: 200 g
5
Mix spinach with cottage cheese.
- Spinach: 200 g
- Cottage cheese: 500 g
6
Place the obtained mixture in a baking dish.
7
Generously sprinkle grated cheddar on top, and then add finely grated hard cheese.
- Cheddar cheese: 100 g
- Grated hard cheese: 50 g
8
Bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees in a preheated oven on the lower shelf to prevent the top layer of cheese from burning. You can cover the dish with foil, but place a tray underneath as the cheese may drip.