Cheese-Spinach Appetizers

2 eggs or egg substitute for equally good taste
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

In a large bowl, beat eggs (or egg substitute) with flour until smooth.

Squeeze spinach to dry then add to egg mixture along with cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Mix well.

Pour into 13x9x2-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. Let stand 10 minutes then cut into 1-1/2 inch squares.

Yield: 48 squares
Source: Jo Anne Merrill