Spinach Pie

A request from Allie!

I really cannot take credit for this one... although I DO think I remember the first time my mom made this for us... So many memories of making this for my mom's famous parties... the kitchen was always crowded as most people knew that in order to get a taste of something, they had to get it while it was hot!

This recipe actually came from my Aunt Margie-- Maybe someday I will find out where she found it!

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 package croutons, crushed

1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, chopped, thawed and drained

1/2 cup (4 oz) cubed monterrey jack cheese

3 eggs

1 cup small curd cottage cheese

2 Tbsp sour cream

1 clove crushed garlic

1/2 finely chopped medium onion

Preheat oven to 375.

Mix melted butter with crushed croutons and press into a pie dish to form a crust.

in a large bowl, combine spinach and all remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour on top of crust.

Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until middle is set.

(The amounts of most ingredients are estimates... we don't really have the original recipe... we just make this by rote... feel free to adjust for your taste!)