Cheese-spinach appetizers

48 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Eggs -- *see note
6tablespoonsWhole-grain wheat flour
cupCheddar cheese -- shredded
10ouncesFrozen spinach -- thawed,
Drained
2cupsCottage cheese
1pinchGround nutmeg
1dashBlack pepper -- fresh
Ground
1dashCayenne pepper
3tablespoonsWheat germ

Directions

* Use egg substitute for equally good taste.

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs (or egg substitute) with flour until smooth. 2. Squeeze spinach to dry then add to egg mixture along with cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Mix well.

3. Pour into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with wheat germ and bake in preheated 350-degree oven for about 45 minutes.

4. Let stand 10 minutes then cut into 1-½ inch squares.

Yield: 48 squares

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill