Easy cheesy bake

Vegetarian
Health score
16%
Easy cheesy bake
60 min.
4
526kcal

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Craving a comforting and cheesy dish that’s both satisfying and vegetarian? Look no further than this Easy Cheesy Bake! With a perfect blend of creamy spinach, rich cheese, and hearty bread, this recipe is a delightful main course for lunch or dinner. It's simple to prepare, and with just a few ingredients, you'll have a mouthwatering dish ready in under an hour.

The beauty of this bake lies in its versatility. It’s a great way to sneak in some greens with the wilted baby spinach, while the eggs and milk create a creamy base that binds everything together beautifully. The mature cheddar adds a rich, tangy flavor, making each bite a delicious indulgence. The cherry tomatoes on top bring a burst of freshness and color, adding both taste and visual appeal to your dish.

Whether you're feeding a family or preparing a cozy meal for yourself, this cheesy bake is sure to please everyone. With 4 servings per recipe and a satisfying 526 kcal per serving, it strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a cheesy, comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

  • 225 ml baby spinach 
  • large eggs 
  • 425 ml milk 
  • tbsp dijon mustard english
  • 200 bread thick ( 3 slices)
  • 200 cheddar cheese 
  •  cherry tomatoes 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • microwave
  • colander

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190C/gas 5/fan 170C and butter a shallow 2-litre dish. Tip the spinach into a colander in the sink and pour a kettleful of boiling water over it. Leave it to wilt while you make the cheesy base. (Or microwave the spinach according to the packet instructions.)
  2. Break the eggs into the bowl of a food processor, pour in the milk, add the mustard and 1 tsp salt. Tear in the bread, crusts and all, then whizz together until smooth. Tip the mixture into a large bowl and grate in three-quarters of the cheese.
  3. Squeeze the spinach, to get rid of all the water, then stir it into the cheese mixture and tip into the dish. Grate over the remaining cheese, top with the tomato clusters and bake for 30-35 minutes until risen and golden. Cool and allow to settle a little before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories526kcal
Protein23.39%
Fat52.17%
Carbs24.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.92
Glycemic Load
15.07
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.635652127473%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.46mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:526.01kcal
26.3%
Fat:30.4g
46.77%
Saturated Fat:14.37g
89.8%
Carbohydrates:32.06g
10.69%
Net Carbohydrates:29.78g
10.83%
Sugar:9.52g
10.58%
Cholesterol:342.15mg
114.05%
Sodium:1037.89mg
45.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.66g
61.33%
Selenium:53.81µg
76.88%
Calcium:601.71mg
60.17%
Phosphorus:560.93mg
56.09%
Vitamin B2:0.86mg
50.45%
Vitamin K:39.13µg
37.27%
Vitamin A:1836.48IU
36.73%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.41%
Vitamin B12:1.79µg
29.82%
Folate:104.3µg
26.07%
Zinc:3.83mg
25.56%
Vitamin B5:2.2mg
22.02%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.54%
Vitamin D:3.01µg
20.04%
Iron:3.5mg
19.45%
Magnesium:63.31mg
15.83%
Vitamin B3:3.13mg
15.67%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.58%
Potassium:453.73mg
12.96%
Vitamin E:1.55mg
10.35%
Fiber:2.28g
9.1%
Copper:0.17mg
8.38%
Vitamin C:5.98mg
7.25%