Spinach Cheese Squares recipe.
Ingredients:
16 ounce cottage cheese
20 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 large eggs
4 egg whites
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, egg whites, and green onions.
Mix in cheddar cheese, melted butter, flour, salt, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until thoroughly mixed. Fold in the drained spinach.
Pour cheese/spinach mixture into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the top with the Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until the top is golden. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature. Cut into small squares. Serve either at room temperature or warm.
Yields 30 small squares for appetizers.