Savory Cheese & Spinach Layered Loaf
What to do with leftover cheese after the holidays, Easter brunches or your epic cheese board from a wine night?
If you’re left with more cheese than you know what to do with, turn it into something irresistibly good! This savory spinach and cheese loaf is the perfect way to repurpose holiday leftovers into a simple yet flavorful appetizer or snack. Just grate or crumble whatever cheese you have, mix it with some spinach, and bake it into a soft, cheesy loaf that’s great on its own or paired with soups and salads.
Want to take it up a notch? Toss in leftover ham, finely chopped roast, or even roasted veggies to add more depth and flavor. It’s an easy, no-fuss recipe that helps you cut down on waste while making something seriously tasty.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 300 ml yogurt
- 150 g grated or crumbled cheese, any kind except cottage or cream cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 10 g baking powder
- 200 g flour
- 50 ml oil
For the green layer:
- 100 g spinach fresh or frozen
- 100 ml water
- 100 g flour
Prepare the batter:
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, yogurt, grated or crumbled cheese, salt, baking powder, flour, and oil until a smooth, homogeneous batter forms.
- Divide the mixture evenly into two bowls—one for the white layer and one for the green layer
Prepare the green layer:
- Blend the spinach, water, and flour in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Stir the spinach mixture into one of the bowls of batter until fully incorporated.
Assemble the loaf:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Line a loaf tin with parchment paper.
- Pour half of the spinach batter into the prepared tin, followed by half of the white batter.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining batter.
Bake:
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the loaf rises, cracks slightly on the surface, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve:
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing. Serve as a savory snack, appetizer or side dish.
Notes
Related: Greek Cheese & Spinach Pie (Spanakotiropita) Related: Mediterranean Spinach & Egg Pie
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