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:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a small casserole dish or 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake:
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
    • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden.
  5. 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).