Cheese and Spinach Pie

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour
  • 1 cup milk, warm
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 12 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 (250 g) packet frozen spinach, thawed
  • 2 -3 cups cheese, grated
  • 3 eggs, separated

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. 2
    Melt butter in large saucepan and add flour.
  3. 3
    Mix to a smooth paste and cook for 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Add milk and use a whisk to stir to avoid lumps forming, stir until thickened.
  5. 5
    Season with salt and nutmeg.
  6. 6
    Take off heat and quickly whisk in egg yolks 1 at a time.
  7. 7
    Add cheese and spinach and mix together well.
  8. 8
    In a bowl beat egg whites until stiff then fold gently into the cheese mixture.
  9. 9
    Pour into a greased oven dish (I use a quiche dish) and bake until golden and cooked through.
  10. 10
    Cooking time may vary depending on your oven (mine is dodgy).
  11. 11
    Can also add grated carrot or other veggies.

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