Zubriac

Zubriac is a layered casserole of lasagna noodles, spinach, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan.

The cheese mixture includes eggs, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper. A reserved portion of Parmesan tops the casserole before it bakes uncovered.

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Before you start

Thaw and drain the frozen spinach before layering.

Keep the Parmesan for the cheese mixture separate from the Parmesan reserved for the topping.

Ingredient notes

• frozen spinach: Thaw and drain before layering.
• Monterey Jack cheese: Use shredded cheese.
• Parmesan cheese: Use 3/4 cup in the cheese mixture and reserve 1/4 cup for the topping.
• butter: The 2 tablespoons added to the cheese mixture are optional.

Zubriac recipe

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Zubriac

Zubriac layers lasagna noodles with cottage cheese, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, and spinach. The assembled casserole bakes uncovered and rests before serving.

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Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 ounces dry lasagna noodles
• 3 cartons cottage cheese 12 ounces each
• 1 lb Monterey Jack cheese shredded
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese for the cheese mixture
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon parsley minced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter optional
• 3 packages frozen spinach 10 ounces each; thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese for the topping

Method

 

1. Cook the lasagna noodles, drain them, and pat dry.
2. Combine the cottage cheese, Monterey Jack, 3/4 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, garlic powder, pepper, and the optional butter. Reserve the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan for the topping.
3. Butter a 9 × 13 pan. Layer half of the noodles, half of the cheese mixture, and all of the spinach. Add the remaining noodles and remaining cheese mixture.
4. Sprinkle the reserved 1/4 cup Parmesan over the top.
5. At this point, the assembled Zubriac can be refrigerated until an hour before serving.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for about 50–60 minutes, until bubbly.
7. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Preparation time: 15 minutes.

Tips for success

Pat the cooked noodles dry after draining.

Place all of the spinach between the first cheese layer and the remaining noodles.

Bake uncovered until bubbly, then allow the full 10-minute standing time before serving.

Use a food thermometer in the center of the casserole to check for at least 165°F (74°C) before letting it stand. FoodSafety.gov lists this as the safe minimum for meatless casseroles.

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