Spinach Cheese Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 store-bought 9-inch pie crust
→ Filling
02 -
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 -
1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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2 cups chopped fresh spinach
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3 large eggs
07 -
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
→ Seasonings
08 -
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
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Fresh herbs
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Diced tomatoes
# Instructions:
01 -
Warm olive oil in a pan and sauté spinach until soft, or use thawed frozen spinach and press out excess liquid.
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Whisk eggs, ricotta, cream, and Parmesan with seasonings. Gently mix in spinach.
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Spread the filling evenly over the pie crust. Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
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Bake at 375°F for around 35-40 minutes. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
# Notes:
01 -
Fresh spinach or the frozen kind both work fine here.
02 -
Cooling helps get cleaner slices.