Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large shallot, (minced)
  • 1 pound fresh baby spinach leaves, (washed and dried)
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers, (chopped)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 8 ounce block cream cheese, (softened)
  • ½ cup cottage cheese, (full fat)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • pinch grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallots and saute for approximately 1 minute. 
  • Add the spinach to the skillet. Stir well. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the chopped red peppers to the skillet. Stir well. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream cheese, cottage cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, pepper, nutmeg and garlic powder.
  • Turn off the heat. Carefully pour the egg mixture into the spinach mixture and stir well to combine. 
  • Pour the spinach and egg mixture into a prepared 3-quart casserole dish that has been liberally sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet and place into a preheated 350-degree oven until the center is set, and the casserole is golden brown, approximately 60 minutes.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven to cool slightly before serving.