High Protein Spinach Artichoke Bake (Print View)

Creamy cottage cheese and feta blend with spinach and artichokes for a protein-rich, low-carb meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups cottage cheese, drained of excess liquid
02 - 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Eggs

04 - 3 large eggs

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
06 - 1 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
03 - Add thawed spinach and chopped artichoke hearts to the cheese mixture.
04 - Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir until thoroughly combined.
05 - Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set when tested with a knife.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It holds together beautifully so you can pack it in containers without it turning into mush by lunchtime.
  • The creamy cottage cheese base feels indulgent but keeps the carbs low and the protein high.
  • You can eat it warm, cold, or at room temperature and it still tastes great.
  • It uses simple pantry staples and comes together in one bowl with barely any cleanup.
02 -
  • Drain your cottage cheese by pressing it gently in a fine mesh strainer for a minute or two, otherwise the bake can turn soupy.
  • Squeeze the thawed spinach hard in a clean kitchen towel until no more water comes out, this is the number one mistake that leads to a watery dish.
  • Let the bake rest after you pull it from the oven, cutting into it too soon will make the slices fall apart.
03 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture, low-fat versions work but can be a little grainy.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture if you like a subtle kick of heat that sneaks up on you.
  • Let the bake sit at room temperature for ten minutes after baking, it makes slicing so much cleaner and easier.
Go Back