Crustless Spinach Quiche...

Our neighbors invited us over for brunch in the morning, and this is what I am taking-

Crustless Spinach Quiche

It is a staple in our house.  I am sure I have probably posted this recipe somewhere on this blog, but it certainly was before I started to label things...so Leslie this is for you :)

3 ounces softened cream cheese

1 cup milk

6 eggs or (egg substitute equivalent to 4 eggs)

3 cups of shredded cheddar

1 10 ounce package of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 cup of frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained

1 small onion finely chopped

1/2 chopped ham

 salt and pepper

(can also add chopped red pepper and/or mushrooms)

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, milk, eggs and salt and pepper; beat until smooth. In a small pan, saute the onion, peppers, ham and mushrooms for a few minutes.   Let cool for just a few minutes.  Add broccoli, spinach, cheese and then the vegetables and ham to egg mixture.  Transfer to a 10 inch greased quiche pan and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes back clean. ( I think this recipe is from the Mar/April 2000 Edition of Quick Cooking)

*just a little F.Y.I.-this is how cheddar is sold in Vienna.  In "chunks" about as wide as one of my fingers...for almost 2 Euros! 

A message for all of my American friends...do not take the size of your cheddar for granted! :)