Sunday, September 19, 2010

Spinach Quiche

1/2 of a 17.3 oz frozen puff pastry (1 sheet)
10-12 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup roasted red pepper from a jar, chopped
4oz cream cheese, softened
5 eggs, lightly beaten
4 oz colby and monterey jack cheese, shredded
3t onion powder

1. Thaw pastry, using directions on box. On floured counter, roll out pastry to 12 inch square. Transfer to 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish; press into bottom and up sides. Trim, leaving 1/2 inch overhang.

2. Place spinach in colander and press out liquid.

3. In lg bowl, stir cream cheese until smooth; stir in eggs, shredded cheese and onion powder. Stir in spinach and red pepper.

4. Pour spinach filling into pastry. Bake at 375˚ for 30-35 min- until knife inserted near center comes out clean.

**Cover edges of crust with foil to prevent overbrowning**

Let stand 10 min before cutting.

1 comment:

  1. I am waiting for more man friendly items. But this might not be bad minus the red pepper. Dad

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