Cheesy Spinach Casserole | Kid Friendly Recipe from Nemours Children's Health & Chef Robbie Jester

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Plain yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If using nutmeg, add a pinch now for extra flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, grated Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined.

Add the cooked spinach mixture to the cheese mixture and stir until evenly distributed.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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