Cheese Blintz Casserole

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Indulge in the comforting layers of a creamy, decadent cheese blintz casserole—an elevated twist on the classic Eastern European favorite. This baked casserole combines the velvety filling of cream cheese and cottage cheese with a light, golden batter, making it the perfect dish for brunches, holidays, or breakfast-for-dinner nights. Subtly sweetened with vanilla and granulated sugar, this recipe is both rich and delicately balanced. It’s baked to perfection, with a fluffy texture that pairs beautifully with optional garnishes of powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or fruit preserves. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to six, this crowd-pleaser is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Try this irresistible cheese blintz casserole for a simple yet elegant meal that wows every time!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 45 min
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 cup Cottage cheese
• 5 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons Butter
• 1.5 cups Milk
• 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
• 1 cup Fresh fruit or fruit preserves (optional, for serving)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Beat until smooth and set aside.

3. In a separate large bowl, melt the butter and whisk in the remaining 3 large eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.

4. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture, whisking until smooth to create the batter.

5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.

6. Spoon the cheese filling over the batter layer, spreading it evenly but leaving a small border around the edges.

7. Pour the remaining batter on top of the cheese layer, spreading it gently to cover the filling.

8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is set.

9. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing into squares or rectangles.

10. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh fruit or fruit preserves on the side.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (268.6g)

Calories		522
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		31.4 g	40%
	Saturated Fat	18.0 g	90%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		237 mg	79%
Sodium		578 mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate		42.7 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	1.3 g	5%
	Total Sugars	29.0 g
Protein		15.6 g	31%
Vitamin D		1.9 mcg	9%
Calcium		175 mg	13%
Iron		1.6 mg	9%
Potassium		284 mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1700 cal (54.8%%)

Protein: 374 cal (12.1%%)

Carbs: 1028 cal (33.1%%)