Crustless Spinach and Cheese Pie is a forty minute, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner kind of healthy option for the days when you don't know what to make.
I love pies but they take a considerable amount of time to prep. Even the ones you layer as uncomplicated as they are, still require a certain amount of care. So, when a pie with a soft, chewy consistency and not too much expert work involved came along, I jumped on the recipe so I could share it with you.
The closest I can describe it to is quiche. Smooth, soft, tender, tasty. You think you'll eat the entire pan, and not even a quarter way in you find yourself completely satisfied.
But before we get into the pie itself, let me boast about this superfood called spinach. Not only is spinach a source of several vitamins and minerals (including great amounts of iron), but the fiber in spinach regulates blood sugar levels and helps eliminate toxins. I can't say enough about it, but I do urge you to read this background article on spinach to see exactly which benefits you're getting from consuming it.
Going back to the recipe, to make this crustless spinach and egg pie, you'll mix some eggs with cheese and sour cream, add stripes of spinach that you previously cut (and this is the only "expert" thing required, to really chop down that spinach to the thinnest stripes you can), mix and bake. And that's it!
The pie is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can pair it with eggs, or chicken. A versatile option for those days when you just want to throw something together and have it magically come out well.
If you liked this recipe, you may also like sauteed spinach or spinach phyllo pie!
Recipe by Samir Hajdarević.
No Crust Spinach and Cheese Pie
Ingredients
- 2 -3 eggs
- 4 ounces milk
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Salt to taste
- 8 ounces cottage cheese
- 5-6 ounces sour cream
- ½ cup white flour
- 10-12 ounces spinach
- Oil
Instructions
- Beat eggs in a larger bowl. Add milk, salt and baking soda and continue whisking. Add cheese and sour cream, and flour, and stir until well integrated.
- Heat oven to 390F. Wash spinach and cut into very thin strips. Add to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Oil a pan (the one used here was 9 inches in diameter) lightly. Transfer the mixture into the pan, distributing it evenly. Place in oven and bake for a total of 30 minutes, turning it halfway.
- Serve warm.
Marwah says
Hi Aida! I made this today for breakfast and it was a hit with my husband and my in-laws! I followed the recipe as written, except that I only had about a half pound of spinach instead of a pound. I think even with the half-pound of spinach I wouldn't have added any more in because the wet ingredients barely incorporated the spinach I used. Because my oven tends to run hot, I baked it at 350 F for about 40 min, using a 9 inch pan.
Aida says
Hi Marwah! Glad you liked it. It's one of the only ways I'll eat spinach, so I decided to include it on the blog. Hope you are doing well, and that it's not too cold where you are. 🙂
Marwah says
I love the recipe 🙂 I live in southern California, it's always sunny here! Hope you're doing well too and keeping warm!
andrea says
how much frozen spinach? i have a couple of bags in my freezer i would like to get rid of?
Aida says
Andrea,
Here is an article that talks about fresh versus frozen spinach. It looks like you'll need about 10oz for the recipe above.
https://www.trialandeater.com/how-to-substitute-fresh-spinach-for-frozen/
Let me know how it works out.
Jeanette says
Hi Aida,
I made this but I don't think it came out quite right. The spinach rose to the top and it never firmed up. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Aida says
Hi Jeanette,
The pie itself is on the soft side. I'd recommend using a harder cheese next time (maybe feta), cutting spinach into really small strips, and mixing really well. If you're looking for something of more substance when you bite in, check out the spinach and cheese pie with filo dough: https://balkanlunchbox.com/spinach-pie-phyllo-recipe-slagana-pita-zeljanica/
AVkl says
The aI was so excited to try this recipe with 3 kids I wanted something healthy, quick and delicious. Followed recipe precisely and it turned out to be a fail. Just like the above comments the spinach did not mix in well with the recipe. It all was pretty much on top. Kids ate it but had to remake dinner for husband and I
Aida says
Sorry it didn't come out. We'll retest it to see what could have gone wrong. We usually don't have the same issue, but we'll check.
Jane Braun says
Have made this several times for my husband and myself and love it. I make half a recipe and feel it’s so healthy! It pairs well with bread or muffins. Great light meal.
Aida says
So glad you like it Jane. Thanks for the comment!