Vegetarian Vegetarian Holiday Vegetarian Thanksgiving Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides Creamed Spinach Casserole 3.3 (3) 3 Reviews This creamy spinach casserole recipe is a more sophisticated cousin to creamed spinach. It's perfect for weekend entertaining or as a holiday side dish. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD Jill Cerreta was a nutrition consultant for EatingWell for a number of years, reviewing our content for factual accuracy and ensuring recipes fit our nutrition parameters. As a registered dietitian, she meets with clients at her private practice, Live Well Nutrition, based in Rutland Town, Vermont. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings, about 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb High-Calcium Bone Health Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging High-Fiber Vegetarian Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed 1 cup low-fat milk ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon white or black pepper ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup extra sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 3 large egg whites Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Press spinach in a mesh strainer to get out as much moisture as possible. Pulse in a food processor until very finely chopped. Combine milk, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking, until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar, cottage cheese and the spinach. Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer, slowly increasing the speed, until they begin to foam. Continue to beat until the whites hold their shape; do not overbeat. (You'll know they are ready when you lift the beaters out and the peak doesn't flop over.) Gently fold the whites into the spinach mixture with a rubber spatula until uniform. (It's OK if a few white streaks remain.) Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35 minutes. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar; continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes Tips To make ahead: Prepare Steps 2 & 3, refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before folding in egg whites. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2012 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 142 Calories 6g Fat 10g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size about 1 cup Calories 142 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 3g Protein 14g 27% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 17mg 6% Vitamin A 12678IU 254% Vitamin C 6mg 7% Folate 175mcg 44% Sodium 391mg 17% Calcium 290mg 22% Iron 2mg 13% Magnesium 91mg 22% Potassium 473mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.