Spinach Pie With Muenster Crust

Name: Spinach Pie With Muenster Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 12 ounces muenster cheese, slices; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 cup low fat cottage cheese (or regular); 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pimiento strips or chopped tomato (I never do but looks nice, OPT)

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Recipe by shells75

I submitted this recipe to Southern Living Magazine and they printed it. It's great for a holiday side dish.

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READY IN: 1hr 15mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

(10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
12

ounces muenster cheese, slices
1

small onion, finely chopped
1

cup low fat cottage cheese (or regular)
3

large eggs, lightly beaten
¹⁄₃

cup grated parmesan cheese
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon pepper
Garnish
pimiento strips or chopped tomato (I never do but looks nice, OPT)

DIRECTIONS

Drain spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels (or whatever) and set aside.
Cut 2-3 cheese slices into small triangles, and reserve for garnish.
Cover bottom and sides of a lightly greased 9 or10-inch pieplate with remaining Muenster slices, overlapping cheese as needed.
Combine spinach, onion and next 5 ingredients.
Spoon into cheese-lined pieplate.
Bake 350 for 45 minutes or until set.
Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with reserved cheese triangles and pimiento strips, if desired.

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