This is a basic “starter” recipe with many possible variations.

Prep Time:  15 minutes    Cook Time: 45 minutes    Servings:  6

 

Ingredients:

 

• 8 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup green onions, sliced
• ¼ cup flour
• 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 10 oz pkg frozen)
• 16 oz cottage cheese (or ricotta)
• 16 oz cheddar cheese, grated (or jack or mozzarella)
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)
• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ tsp red pepper sauce (optional)
• ½ cup bell pepper (optional)
• ½ cup mushrooms (optional)

 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking oil.
2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Sauté all vegetables 2 – 4 minutes. Set aside.
3. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Add flour, vegetables, cottage cheese, 12 oz cheddar cheese, and all spices.  Mix until smooth and well mixed.
4. Pour mixture into baking dish and bake for 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and cook another 15 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Let set for about 10 minutes and cut into 6 squares.

 

Serve with parmesan cheese, pepperoncini, jalapeno slices, salsa, and/or ???