Spinach Madeline Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Sauté onion and garlic in butter until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, eggs, and milk until smooth.

Stir in sautéed spinach mixture, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and nutmeg.

Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and golden on top.

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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