White House Spinach Pie
Source of Recipe
Gal
List of Ingredients
White House Spinach Pie
1 9 inch unbaked pie crust(fresh or frozen and thawed in pie pan)
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic -- minced
1 small onion -- chopped
1 pound fresh spinach -- well washed and drained
Salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
2 large eggs -- beaten
1 cup half-and-half (or use whole or 2% milk)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
6 ounces feta cheese -- crumbled
8 ounces Swiss cheese -- gratedRecipe
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Place the pie crust on a rimmed baking sheet-lined with foil or parchment paper.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, drizzle in the olive oil.
Add garlic and onion and sauté until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
Do not let the garlic burn.
Add the spinach, a little at a time, and cook until wilted.
Season with salt and pepper; set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and half-and-half.
Add lemon zest and thyme.
Add spinach, feta cheese and half the Swiss cheese, and mix until well combined.
Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the mixture carefully into the pie crust and sprinkle the remaining Swiss cheese evenly over the top.
Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the center is set.
Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Yield: 8 servings
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