SPINACH PIE PARMA

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For a hearty pie with a lovely Italian flavor, try this recipe. Spinach has never tasted so good! -Nancy Reichert, Thomasville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups seasoned croutons, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 large eggs, beaten
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Sliced tomatoes, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the croutons and butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. In a bowl, combine the spinach, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, sour cream, onion and garlic salt. Spoon over crust. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. , Garnish with tomato slices; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.