Spinach Cheese Phyllo Squares Recipe

Name: Spinach Cheese Phyllo Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches); 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 cups fat-free cottage cheese; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 6 egg whites; 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk

Servings: persons

6 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 egg whites
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk

1
Layer three phyllo sheets in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick spray, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a bowl, combine, spinach, cheeses, 2 eggs, parsley, and salt. Spread over phyllo. Top with remaining phyllo, again spraying each sheet.
3
Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares; cover and chill for 1 hour.
4
Beat egg whites, 2 eggs, and milk; pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5
Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches), 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 2 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, and more.

Yes, Spinach Cheese Phyllo Squares falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spinach Cheese Phyllo Squares

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