Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 large
  • s, lightly beaten
  • 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Method

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter. Remove from the heat; stir in spinach, salt and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream, cheese and eggs. Stir in spinach mixture. Pour into pastry shell.
  • Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.