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Greek Spinach Kugel

Greek Spinach Kugel

Greek Spinach Kugel has layers of cheese, spinach and gluten free matzoh crackers packed with fresh herbs and spices for a totally delicious side dish.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
cooling time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 644kcal

Ingredients  

for the Spinach Filling:

  • 2 10 oz. pkgs frozen chopped spinach - thawed and drained
  • 1 cup full fat ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup flat leaf parsley - rinsed & roughly chopped
  • 1 8 oz. block Greek feta cheese - drained and crumbled
  • ¼ cup milk, half & half or heavy cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 full sheets gluten free Matzo crackers - I use Yehuda brand

for the White Sauce:

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 large cloves fresh garlic - finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Gluten Free flour blend - *sub Kosher for Passover Arrowroot Starch if needed
  • 2 cups half & half or heavy cream
  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • pinch nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste

for the Topping:

  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 4 oz block style Greek feta - drained and crumbled

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 9 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, milk, parsley, oregano, garlic powder and 8 ounces of crumbled feta. Taste and season with salt and pepper. If it seems very dry, add a tablespoon or two of additional milk. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized, heavy bottomed saucepan, melt butter and garlic over medium heat. Once garlic is softened slightly (but not browned at all), sprinkle with flour and stir to combine. Add half and half or cream and stir to eliminate lumps. Allow it to thicken, then add cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Gather all of your remaining ingredients, spinach filling, white sauce and greased baking dish. Begin to layer ingredients starting with ½ of the white sauce, then 1 full sheet of matzo, ½ of the spinach, another sheet of matzo, the remaining white sauce, the remaining spinach filling, then sprinkle with the remaining 4 ounces of crumbled feta and 1 cup of shredded Parmigiano Reggiano.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until lightly browned and heated through. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

Passover note:  Bob's Red Mill GF 1 to 1 flour is Kosher, but not certified Kosher for Passover.  It does not contain any of the forbidden grains for Passover, it is made with rice, potato, sorghum, tapioca & xanthan gum.  If you want a Kosher for Passover certified substitute for it in this recipe, I would suggest arrowroot starch.  Here is a link to one you can buy on Amazon Rories Arrowroot  If you are looking for a Kosher for Passover Feta cheese, follow this link to TNUVA  Hope this helps & feel free to email me with any questions! 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Greek Spinach Kugel
Amount per Serving
Calories
644
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
54
g
83
%
Saturated Fat
 
34
g
213
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
186
mg
62
%
Sodium
 
1232
mg
54
%
Potassium
 
427
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
10403
IU
208
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
869
mg
87
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.