Ingredients

  • 1 14 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 34 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 14 cup butter, melted
  • 12 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 12 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 14 cup butter, melted
  • 14 cup all-purpose flour
  • 12 cup milk
  • 12 cup whipping cream
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 dash pepper

Method

  • For crust: Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir well.
  • Firmly press mixture on bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pieplate; set aside.
  • For filling: Saute onion and mushrooms in 1/4 cup melted butter in a large skillet until tender.
  • Add 1/4 cup flour, stirring until blended.
  • Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Grandually add milk and whipping cream; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add spinach, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, nutmeg and pepper, stirring well to combine.
  • Pour mixture into prepared crust.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake an additional 25 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.