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Quashado (Sephardic Spinach, Egg & Cheese Bake)

Quashado is a traditional Sephardic spinach, egg, and cheese bake that’s fluffy, savory, and full of flavor. Perfect for Sukkot or any time of year, it’s a comforting dish that rivals any egg bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Sephardic

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil divided
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 cup parmesan plus 2 tbsp for topping
  • 1/4 cup matzo meal
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg freshly grated, if you have
  • 1 lb baby spinach

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place a 9 x 13 dish to heat in the oven while making the quashado mixture.
  • Whisk eggs together in a bowl and add in feta, parmesan, matzo meal, 2 tbsp of olive oil and nutmeg and toss together. Fold in baby spinach and mix well.
  • Carefully remove preheated tray from the oven and drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Pour in spinach mixture and use a spatula to even out the edges. Top with remaining 2 tbsp of parmesan and bake for 45 minutes, rotating once for even cooking.
  • Let cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving. Can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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