Recipe: Spinach Quiche

SPINACH QUICHE
(Yield: 6 servings)

1 (9-inch) pie shell, partially baked
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 (10-ounce) package chopped spinach, cooked and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup cottage cheese,
3 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened

Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large skillet, melt butter; add green onions and saut for 3 minutes. Add spinach; stir until moisture is evaporated. Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cottage cheese. Blend in eggs and sour cream. Pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle with cheese; dot with butter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.