Layered Spinach and Ricotta Cheese bake-SBD style

Submitted by Karyl Lee

"This is a phase 1 breakfast recipe created Iron Chef style in response to a challenge."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 ounces fresh spinach
• 4 slices thin Canadian bacon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried dill
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (well drained)
• salt and pepper
• extra cheese (to garnish) (optional)

directions

1. Saute the DICED Canadian bacon in a non-stick pan with two cloves of minced garlic and one diced red onion (about 1/2) cup.
2. Add the fresh spinach and cook until the spinach wilts.
3. Drain well.
4. In a Pam sprayed glass pie plate, arrange the spinach mixture in one layer.
5. Blend one cup of ricotta cheese with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and two tablespoons water.
6. Stir in 1 Tbsp each of basil and dill.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Spread this over the spinach layer.
9. Drain the chopped tomatoes and spread over the cheese layer.
10. Garnish with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
11. Bake until the cheese melts and begins to brown, about 30 minutes at 350 F.

Reviews

[carole in orlando]

Oh my! What a nice way to wake up! My husband and I had the recipe for breakfast and it was delicious. I used fresh tomato slices on the top instead of canned, because that was what I had. The flavors were so good together. Be sure and drain the spinach mixture well, and I let it sit about 10 minutes before cutting it. Thanks, Karyl Lee Carole in Orlando

 

[mickeydownunder]

I used 250 grams rindless diced bacon, TRUE! And blended ricotta and cheese with electric hand mixer too! Thought it would make it easier to spread for me! NO EGGS!!!! WOW!!! A BONUS FOR ME!! THANKS!

 

[AshleyDillo]

I made this as a side dish for dinner with pork chops and it was great! Mine was a bit runny, but I think that was because I didn't drain the tomatoes well enough or let it sit out before cutting into it. My roomie couldn't believe there was no egg and kept calling it quiche!

 

[Karamia]

I tried to eat this for breakfast, but just couldn't stomach it, too much spice for me. My mom took this to work for lunch and she raved about how great it was. I never tried it later in the day, but I'm sure it would have tasted as good as she said. If I make it again, it will be for lunch or dinner.

 

[beesweet]

This recipe is FULL of flavor, easy to make and perfect for SBD. Thanks for sharing.