Spinach & Hearts

Romance plus healthy.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  red bell peppers
• 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄3 cup shallot, minced
• 3⁄4 cup swiss cheese, grated
• 1  tablespoon romano cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh breadcrumb
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 4  beaten eggs
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Cut out 6 1-inch hearts from the red bell peppers.
2. Thaw, drain, and squeeze the spinach.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
4. Oil 6 custard cups.
5. Put a heart into the bottom of each cup, skin down.
6. Put butter and shallots into skillet and cook until tender.
7. Put into a large bowl with cheese, crumbs and nutmeg: add beaten eggs and mix well.
8. Slightly warm the milk and cream and beat into the egg mixture.
9. Stir in spinach, add pepper.
10. Pour into cups Put cups into a large pan and place in the lower part of the oven.
11. Add about 1-2 inch water to bottom of the pan.
12. Bake 40 minutes or until the knife comes out clean from center.
13. Cool out of water for a few minutes.
14. Cut closely around sides with a sharp knife.
15. Invert onto plate.