Spinach and Ricotta Pie

Submitted by Dee514

"This recipe was posted in answer to a message board request. The 10 minute prep time does not include the thawing time for the spinach."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 8inch pie
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
• 2 lbs ricotta cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 8 inch pie shell

directions

1. Thaw spinach and drain thoroughly, do not cook it.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. In a large bowl, combine spinach with remaining ingredients (except crust) mixing well.
4. Spoon mixture into pie crust.
5. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until set in center.
6. Can be served hot or cold.
7. For a variation, add some diced ham, prosciutto or cooked crumbled bacon to the spinach/cheese mixture before baking.

Reviews

[MadCatKim]

Very good and simple. I skipped the pie shell and parmesan cheese but added lots of freshly cooked and crumbled bacon. Would make a wonderful breakfast, too.