Friday, January 30, 2009

Cheese-Spinach Appetizers

2 eggs -- *see note
6 tablespoons whole-grain wheat flour
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese -- shredded
10 ounces frozen spinach -- thawed, drained
2 cups cottage cheese
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 dash black pepper -- fresh ground
1 dash cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons wheat germ
* 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 1-1/2 inch squares.

Yield: 48 squares.

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