Spinach & Hearts

Directions

1. 1
   Cut out 6 1-inch hearts from the red bell peppers.
2. 2
   Thaw, drain, and squeeze the spinach.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 350F.
4. 4
   Oil 6 custard cups.
5. 5
   Put a heart into the bottom of each cup, skin down.
6. 6
   Put butter and shallots into skillet and cook until tender.
7. 7
   Put into a large bowl with cheese, crumbs and nutmeg: add beaten eggs and mix well.
8. 8
   Slightly warm the milk and cream and beat into the egg mixture.
9. 9
   Stir in spinach, add pepper.
10. 10
    Pour into cups Put cups into a large pan and place in the lower part of the oven.
11. 11
    Add about 1-2 inch water to bottom of the pan.
12. 12
    Bake 40 minutes or until the knife comes out clean from center.
13. 13
    Cool out of water for a few minutes.
14. 14
    Cut closely around sides with a sharp knife.
15. 15
    Invert onto plate.