Spinach Quiche Appetizers (Recipe)

Ingredients

10 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 4-ounce cans green chilies, drained, seeded and chopped
2 cups small-curd cottage cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese (8 ounces)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven 400.

2 In a large bowl, beat the eggs.  Stir in the flour and baking powder.  Stir in the spinach, melted butter or margarine, green chilies, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.

3. Pour the mixture into a 3-quart rectangular baking dish.  Bake in the 400 for 15 minutes.  Reduce the oven to 350; bake for 25 to 30 minutes more or until the quiche is puffed and the center is set.  Remove from the oven and let the quiche stand for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting it into squares. 

It is important to drain the spinach well before adding it to the egg mixture.  To do so, place the spinach in a strainer or colander and press a spoon against the spinach to force out the excess moisture. 

To cut the quiche into even-size squares, allow it to cool for 15 to 20 minutes after removing it from the oven.  Then, with a sharp knife, cut the long side into 10 rows and the short side into 6 rows.

To shred cheese, push the cheese across a shredding surface.