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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I call this Kitchen Sink because it really will absorb just about anything you have on hand - be creative! Just about any cooked meat or sausage works, and you can add extra vegies or leftover potatoes (cut bite-size). Any choice of cheese works, too - just use your imagination to choose seasoning accordingly. Depending on what cheese and meat is used, this can also be very low calorie. And so EASY. Sometimes I combine the meat with everything else, then serve at room temperature in small squares as finger food at a party or picnic. Ingredients:
6 eggs |
1 pint cottage cheese (i use fat free) |
2 cups grated cheese, of choice (i like swiss best) |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach |
2 cups cooked beef or 2 cups cooked chicken, bite-size |
salt |
pepper |
herbs |
spices (see below) |
olive oil flavored cooking spray or pam cooking spray |
more grated cheese, for top,if desired |
2 -3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. Thaw spinach, and squeeze out as MUCH moisture as possible.
3. Beat the eggs in medium bowl.
4. Stir in the cottage cheese, grated cheese, spinach and seasonings; stir until mixed thoroughly.
5. (Note: Seasoning depends on choice of cheese& meat. E. g. for Swiss w ham or chicken, use 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; for cheddar or jack w/ anything, use cumin, oregano and chili powder, or Italian seasoning.) Lightly spray glass 13x9 pan w/ olive oil or PAM.
6. Distribute meat/chicken/ham (whatever1) evenly over bottom of pan.
7. Pour cottage cheese mixture over meat; push w/ spatula to distribute evenly.
8. Top with extra grated cheese if desired.
9. Sprinkle top w/ toasted wheat germ.
10. Bake 45-50 minutes, until set and slightly brown at edges.
11. Let sit a few minutes out of oven before serving.
12. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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