Spinach Pies

Name: Spinach Pies
Ingredients: 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

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Prick pie shells all over and bake in 400° oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
2

In large skillet melt butter over medium heat.
3

Add onion and cook until tender.
4

Thaw spinach; drain and squeeze out by hand.
5

Add spinach to onions and cook and toss until all moisture has evaporated.
6

Remove from heat.
7

Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl, then add spinach to cheese and mix until it looks like marble; turn half into each pie shell.
8

Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes until top is golden and filling is set. Remove from oven and serve warm or cool.
9

(To lighten, use light Ricotta cheese and no butter.)