5ozFrozen Chopped spinachthawed and squeezed dry (about 1/2 cup )
6stripsbaconcooked and crumbled or 1/3 cup bacon bits
2tspRosemaryfresh, minched or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
4Eggs
1cupMilk2%
1/4tspPepper
1cupCheddar Cheeseshredded (4 oz.)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Press mashed potatoes onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Bake 30 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, bacon and rosemary; spoon over crust. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk and pepper until blended; stir in cheese. Pour over mushroom mixture.
Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 8 servings.
Notes
Wine Pairings Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.