Gwen’s Spinach Quiche Appetizers

~Gwendolyn Soper

Gwen takes this to most events where we’re asked to “bring munchies, or appetizers” etc. Probably her most requested recipe.

Makes 60 small appetizers or can be cut into larger squares for a rich meal.

You can replace the chilies and cheese with other veggies and cheeses. Experiment!

10 eggs

½ C flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 10-oz pkg frozen chopped spinach,

thawed and well drained (squeeze out excess moisture with hands like you’re making a snowball)

¼ C butter, melted

2 4-oz cans chopped green chilies, drained

2 C small curd cottage cheese

2 C cheddar cheese, shredded (8 oz), I buy pre-grated packages

2 C Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (8 oz)

1. Preheat oven to 400º.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the flour and baking powder (it will be impossible to get it completely smooth, so don’t worry about the tiny lumps).
3. Stir in the spinach, melted butter, green chilies, cottage cheese, and other cheeses.
4. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
5. Bake at 400º for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temp. to 350º; bake for 25-30 min more or until the quiche is puffed and the center is set.
6. Remove from oven and let stand for 15-20 min. before cutting into squares. (cut the long side into 10 rows and the short side into 6 rows).