This Spanakopita Cottage Cheese Casserole is a low carb high protein recipe. The spinach cottage cheese casserole is great warm or cold, for breakfast, brunch or as an appetizer or lunch. Between the eggs and cottage cheese there is plenty of protein. The omelette style casserole is keto friendly too.
Spinach Cottage Cheese Casserole
Summer is now officially in full swing. Many of us are looking for lower carbohydrate meals that satisfy, yet are lighter... even meat free. This easy to make Spanakopita (spinach pie) Cottage Cheese Casserole is low-carb, grain-free, high in protein, calcium and iron, yet light and meat-free. A slice is surprisingly satisfying, yet won't weigh you down.
Since a slice tallies in at only around 160 calories, it can also be served as a side dish or even used as a stuffing, rather than in a casserole.
When I was contemplating how to accomplish a low carb grain-free spanakopita, I decided the thick smooth consistency of Whipped Cottage Cheese would be a primary ingredient.
I discovered, not only did the whipped cottage cheese make for a great base to the casserole, but it nicely complimented and mellowed the pungency of the feta.
Is Cottage Cheese Keto?
Cottage Cheese is a smart cost effective way to add protein to our diets. Whipped cottage cheese has 15 grams of protein per serving and 5 net carbs (varies slightly by brand). This is low enough in carbs to use in a keto diet in moderation.
In this casserole, the cottage cheese is teamed with other healthy low carb choices, like egg whites and spinach. The result is a hearty nutritious meal with just 7 net grams of carbohydrates per serving.
Making Spanakopita Cottage Cheese Casserole (Low Carb)
This Keto-friendly Spinach Egg Casserole with Cottage Cheese is easy to make and doesn't take long at all.
Ingredients Needed
See printable recipe card below for exact measures. Can be adjusted by desired servings.
- olive oil
- diced sweet onion
- clove of garlic
- frozen spinach, thawed
- Whipped Cottage Cheese
- egg whites
- dry dill weed
- nutmeg (optional)
- Feta cheese
A quick saute of a few vegetables. Mix eggs and herbs into the cottage cheese, then combine with the vegetable saute and some feta cheese.
Spread into an oiled casserole dish and bake.
45-50 minutes later it is ready to be served warm, or served chilled later.
Can I make the Casserole with whole eggs?
Yes, absolutely. I suggest reducing the number of eggs to 5 if using the eggs with yolks.
I am personally sensitive to yolks, which is why few are used in my recipes.
Low Carb Recipes
Here are a few more low carb recipes you might enjoy.
- Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Rice Casserole
- Frozen Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
- Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
- Lemon Baked Cod
- Keto Tuscan Chicken Instant Pot
Low Carb Spanakopita Cottage Cheese Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ medium sweet onion diced
- 1 large clove of garlic minced
- 16 oz bag of frozen spinach thawed
- 1 16 oz. tub of Friendship Whipped Cottage Cheese
- 6 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon dill weed dry
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 oz. block Feta crumbled is o.k.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place oil in skillet over med-high heat. Once hot add the onions and garlic. Saute. While onions are cooking, squeeze the spinach to drain out most of the water. (best done right in the bag). Once the onions are translucent, add the spinach and saute another 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Remove from burner and set aside.
- Mix together the cottage cheese, egg whites, dill weed and nut meg in large bowl, until well blended.
- Add the spinach mixture, and stir until evenly distributed.
- Cut the feta into small cubes, and gently mix in. Pour into greased or oiled casserole dish (mine was about 6x9)
- Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Serve hot or cold.
Mary says
Looks Good! I have never seen that brand cottage cheese or whipped. Could I use regular or ricotta?? Thanks1!
Robin Gagnon says
The whipped seems a little bit drier and of course the curds are broken up. I don't see any reason regular wouldn't work. Maybe try pulsing it in a blender a few times if you don't want curd chunks.
Meredith says
I make this all the time. I vary the amount of ingredients in mine to suit my personal tastes but the recipe as is tastes amazing.
5ra says
Hi,
Can I make it without Feta cheese or use any other cheese instead? Thanks
Robin Gagnon says
Yes you can use another cheese in the casserole, though it may not taste like a Greek spinach pie as much.
Sandy says
Can I use the whole egg??
Robin Gagnon says
Absolutely! I would reduce the number of eggs used to about 4 maybe 5 if you want it more "eggy". I would not use any fewer though.
Christine Holland says
Anyone tried this with fresh spinach?
Pal Ashford says
How many full eggs can I use to sub for the 6 egg whites. It's against my religion and my pocket book (eggs are expensive) to waste egg yolks, the best part of the egg. Thanks.
Robin Gagnon says
3-4 whole eggs
Margaret says
I make this with fresh spinach. First fresh spinach has to be reduced. Chop it, put it in an own with salt added and stir it up. Let it sit until the spinach is reduced. Rinse with water in a colander to get the salt off and then squeeze the spinach to get out the water. Put it in a bowl to add your ingredients. I use mint instead of dill and I use chopped green onions. I also put in a little bit of rice and stir it in. The rice soaks up any juice left and you never know the rice is there.
The recipe did not mention a crust. I use fills dough. You can also use puff pastry.
Robin Gagnon says
Thank you for the added tips Margaret.