Recipe: Baked Broccoli and Spinach (using cheddar and cottage cheese)

BAKED BROCCOLI AND SPINACH

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, drained and thawed
2 cups fresh raw broccoli, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup butter
3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
8 oz. cheddar cheese, grated
3 eggs, slightly beaten
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet and saute onion and garlic. When wilted and golden, add spinach and broccoli and blend well. Cool and set aside.

Melt butter in a saucepan and when melted add the flour to form a roux. Add to the vegetable mixture along with the cheeses, eggs and salt and pepper. Mix well and pour into a casserole dish.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.

VARIATION:
To dress up this dish, remove dish from oven after 30 mintues and arrange sliced tomatoes on top, sprinkle with Parmesan and bake another 15 minutes. YUM!!

Makes 6-8 servings
From: Gina,Fla