🥬🧀 Spinach & Cheese Squares
📝 Description
These Spinach & Cheese Squares are golden, cheesy, and perfectly savory with a soft, slightly crispy bite. Packed with tender spinach, melty cheese, and a light, fluffy base, they’re great as a snack, appetizer, or even a quick breakfast. Think of them as a cross between a crustless quiche and a savory bake—simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ½ cup milk
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Set oven to 180°C and grease or line a square baking dish.
2. Cook Spinach Mixture
- Heat olive oil in a pan
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft
- Add spinach and cook until wilted
- Let it cool slightly
3. Prepare Batter
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk
- Add flour, salt, pepper, and oregano
- Mix until smooth
4. Combine
- Stir in cooked spinach mixture
- Add mozzarella, feta, and Parmesan
- Mix well
5. Bake
- Pour mixture into prepared dish
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden on top
6. Cool & Cut
- Let it cool for 10 minutes
- Cut into squares and serve
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Squeeze excess water from spinach to avoid sogginess
- Use a mix of cheeses for richer flavor
- Let it rest before cutting for clean squares
- Add chili flakes for a spicy twist
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use frozen spinach?
A: Yes, just thaw and drain well.
Q: Can I make it low-carb?
A: Replace flour with almond flour.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat in oven.
Q: Can I add protein?
A: Yes, add cooked chicken or crumbled sausage.