Spinach Gratin or Casserole
Serves 4 | WW Points: Approximately 2 points per serving (based on low-fat cottage cheese)
✨ Ingredients:
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry — 0 points
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (1% or fat-free) — 1–2 points
- 3 large eggs — 0 points
- 1/4 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese — 2 points
- 1 small onion, finely chopped — 0 points
- 1 clove garlic, minced — 0 points
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional) — 0 points
- Salt and black pepper to taste — 0 points
- Cooking spray — 0 points
🥣 Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a small casserole dish or 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, lightly spray with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked onions and garlic, then add the spinach. Mix until well combined.
- Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the Parmesan cheese.
- Bake:
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden.
- Serve:
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Sprinkle with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
🧮 WW Points Recap:
- Spinach: 0 points
- Cottage cheese (1 cup, low-fat): 1–2 points
- Eggs: 0 points
- Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup): 2 points
- Everything else: 0 points
Total for the whole casserole: ~4 points
Serving size: 1/4 of the dish = ~1–2 points per serving.
✅ Tips & Variations:
Make it keto-friendly by using full-fat cottage cheese and skipping the breadcrumbs entirely.
Add sautéed mushrooms or red bell peppers for more veggies (still 0 points).
For a richer texture, add a couple tablespoons of light shredded mozzarella (add 1–2 points).