Healthy Spinach Squares
Whip up these spinach squares for your next brunch or family gathering. A bread crumb base coats the bottom of this cheesy egg and spinach dish that’s sure to become a favourite!
- Serves:
- 4
- Prep Time:
- 10 min
- Cook Time:
- 20 min
Ingredients
- ¼ cup ( 60 mL ) seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup ( 250 mL ) low fat cottage cheese
- 1 pkg (10 oz/300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- ¼ tsp ( 1.25 mL ) pepper
- ¼ tsp ( 1.25 mL ) hot pepper sauce
- ½ cup ( 125 mL ) shredded light Cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle bread crumbs to coat bottom and sides of pan.
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Whisk eggs in medium bowl. Whisk in cottage cheese, spinach, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Spread over bread crumbs. Sprinkle cheese over top.
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Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven until knife inserted near centre comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.