High Protein Spinach Artichoke Bake

A savory, protein-rich spinach artichoke bake. Creamy cottage cheese, feta, and eggs make it perfect for low-carb meal prep.

# Components:

→ 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

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, add the drained cottage cheese, beaten eggs, squeezed dry spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, crumbled feta, grated Parmesan, and minced garlic.

03 - Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

04 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.

05 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top develops a golden-brown color and the center is completely set when gently jiggled.

06 - Remove from the oven and allow the bake to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

You get all the creamy comfort of spinach artichoke dip but as a legitimate meal that actually fuels you
The cottage cheese creates this incredible texture while keeping the protein count impressively high

02 -

Squeezing the spinach dry is not optional—use your hands and really wring it out or youll end up with a watery bake
The center will still look slightly soft when you remove it from the oven, but it continues setting as it cools

03 -

Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly and bake more evenly
Let the squeezed spinach sit on paper towels for 10 minutes to remove even more moisture