Spinach Spoon Bread – Crock Pot

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2

Spinach Spoon Bread - Crock Pot recipe

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

2-3 hours

Ready In

2-3 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

384

Sugar

Fat

28g

Spinach spoon bread is a flavorful, comforting dish that is perfect for cool fall evenings or holiday meals. With a texture similar to cornbread, but with added nutrition from spinach and cottage cheese, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Best of all, once you've got all the ingredients mixed together, you can just set it and forget it in your crockpot! Whether you're serving it with your favorite meat dishes, or just enjoying it on its own, spinach spoon bread is a versatile and delicious vegetarian option that is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

Instructions

1.	Grease a 4 quart crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, cornbread mix, and eggs.
3.	Fold in the cottage cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, and thawed spinach. Mix well.
4.	Add the seasoning salt and stir until just combined.
5.	Pour the mixture into the crockpot and smooth the top with a spoon.
6.	Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or until the spoon bread is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Spinach spoon bread is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can accompany any meal.

The crockpot makes it super easy to prepare and frees up space in your oven.

The spinach in this recipe is a great way to add a boost of nutrition to your meal.

CONS

This recipe does call for a lot of butter and cheese, so it may not be the healthiest option.

If you’re concerned about the amount of fat in this recipe, you can try reducing the amount of butter and cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as iron and calcium.
This recipe can help you get more of these important vitamins and minerals in your diet, and the spinach can help support your overall health and wellness.
Cottage cheese is also a good source of protein and calcium, making it a healthy addition to this dish.

	1/2 - 1 cup butter , melted
	1 package frozen chopped spinach , thawed and squeeze dry
	6 green onions , sliced
	1 red bell pepper , seeded and diced
	1 box cornbread mix
	4 eggs , lightly beaten
	1 cup cottage cheese
	1 1/4 teaspoons seasoning salt