Quiche me, quick!

I went to Lincoln last week for a couple of days. Heather was hosting a baby shower brunch for a good friend, so we started to look over some possible recipes. While she was perusing through various choices, her main objective was something with MEAT!! I mentioned this quiche a couple of times, even sent her the link...but it didn't make the cut.

I couldn't stop thinking about the recipe, so when I got home guess what I made for Mike?!? Yup, Spinach Quiche. We really liked it, and it was super easy since there is no crust. Of course with only two of us we had enough left for a couple of breakfasts as well! It heated up nicely in the microwave, I added some hot salsa on top for fun. :-)

It's ironic that Paula Deen did a very similar recipe this morning on her show. She used only 1 cup of cottage cheese, but added 1 cup of sour cream. I also add a hand full of Swiss cheese along with the cheddar, oh - and I cooked the spinach in the microwave as directed. Here is the recipe as written.

SPINACH QUICHE
1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
4 eggs, beaten
1 16oz small curd cottage cheese
2 cups shredded cheese
1/4 cup crushed croutons

Preheat oven to 325*. Lightly grease a 9" pie or quiche pan.

Place spinach in a small sauce pan, cook over med heat stirring occasionally until soft. Drain off any remaining liquid. Then give it a BIG squeeze with paper towels to make sure all the liquid is out. Stir in green onions, eggs, cottage cheese and cheddar cheese. Pour mixture into prepared pan.

Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 30 min. Remove from oven and sprinkle with crushed croutons. Return to oven and bake for another 5 minutes, until eggs are set.

Depending on the size of pie dish you use the time will vary. It might take another 15 minutes! Keep and eye on it, give it a shake to see if it's set.