Spinach Pies
- 2 unbaked 9-inch frozen pie shells
- 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 2 c. minced onion
- 2 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped spinach
- 2 (15 oz.) containers Ricotta cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- Prick pie shells all over and bake in 400u0b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
- In large skillet melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until tender.
- Thaw spinach; drain and squeeze out by hand.
- Add spinach to onions and cook and toss until all moisture has evaporated.
- Remove from heat.
- Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl, then add spinach to cheese and mix until it looks like marble; turn half into each pie shell.
- Bake at 350u0b0 for 40 to 45 minutes until top is golden and filling is set. Remove from oven and serve warm or cool.
- (To lighten, use light Ricotta cheese and no butter.)
frozen pie shells, butter, onion, chopped spinach, containers ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, ground nutmeg, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=379988 (may not work)