Spinach and Cheese Squares |
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Nutritious nibblers that can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen. Simply reheat at party time. From the American Diabetes Association. eggs, whole wheat flour, frozen spinach, low-fat cottage cheese, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, black pepper, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, wheat germ cvt Ingredients:
2 large eggs (or egg substitute) |
6 tablespoons whole-wheat flour |
10 oz frozen, chopped spinach, thawed |
2 cups 1% milkfat cottage cheese |
2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese |
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper |
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper |
1 pinch nutmeg |
3 tablespoons wheat germ |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the flour until the mixture is smooth.
2. Add the spinach, cheeses, black pepper, cayenne and nutmeg, and mix the ingredients well. Pour mixture into a nonstick coated 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
3. Sprinkle the top with wheat germ and bake at 350 degrees F. for about 45 minutes.
4. Let stand for about 10 minutes and then cut into 1-1/2-inch squares for serving. Serving is 2 squares.
5. Substitution: 1/2 cup egg substitute for the eggs
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