Greek Spinach Pie

This was the dish that I always asked for when I was home for a break from college!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  pie crust
• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh spinach or 20  ounces frozen spinach
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1  garlic cloves, chopped or 1  garlic clove, pressed
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 6  eggs
• 8  ounces  shredded mozzarella cheese or 8  ounces  other  white cheese
•  pepper

Directions

1. Cook spinach and press out moisture. Chop finely.
2. In skillet, melt 2 T butter. Add in garlic, onion, and spinach. Saute ~5 minutes.
3. In saucepan, melt 3 T butter. Add flour and milk. Stir over low heat until bubbles and thickens.
4. Stir in salt, pepper, and spinach mixture.
5. Beat eggs, and then add in eggs and cheese. Stir until well-blended.
6. Pour into pie crust. Bake 40-45 min @350F or until well-puffed and firm to touch.