Mother's Day Brunch Recipe Ideas

Spinach Ricotta Savory Egg Squares

© Liliana Tommasini

May 6, 2009

Spinach & Ricotta Savory Egg Squares is an easy dish to prepare and makes a delicious dish to serve at a Mother's Day brunch or at any meal. It can also be baked in a ten inch quiche pan and served cut into wedges or baked in lined muffin tins for individual servings.

Spinach & Ricotta Savory Egg Squares Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 16 oz. fresh spinach
• 1 ½ cups onion, chopped
• 2 cups Ricotta cheese (made with whole or low-fat milk)
• 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 10 large eggs, slightly beaten
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

How to Make the Spinach & Ricotta Egg Squares:

Prepare the Ricotta:

Straining the Ricotta cheese will eliminate water and produce a thick, creamy consistency

1. Place Ricotta cheese in cheese cloth lined strainer over bowl in refrigerator overnight.
2. Remove Ricotta cheese from cheese cloth and place in a medium size bowl.
3. Set aside.

Prepare the Spinach:

1. Remove stems from spinach.
2. Place spinach in colander and rinse well.
3. Shake off excess water and chop.
4. Set aside.
5. Heat the 3 tbsp extra virgin olive in large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add the 1 1/2 cups chopped onions and cook until soft.
7. Add the spinach and mix well with the onions.
8. Place cover over skillet and cook until the spinach is wilted.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Let mixture cool and removed liquid.
11. Let cool.

Prepare the Ricotta and Egg Filling:

1. Add the shredded Mozzarella cheese to the Ricotta cheese in medium size bowl.
2. Add the grated Parmigiano Regianno cheese to the Ricotta and Mozzarella cheese mixture.
3. Add the eggs to the cheese mixture and mix well to combine.
4. Add the spinach and onion mixture to the egg and cheese mixure .Stir well to combine.
5. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Bake the Spinach Ricotta Egg Squares:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 9x15 rectangular baking pan

1. Pour the Ricotta Spinach mixture into the baking pan.
2. Place baking pan on middle rack in oven.
3. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
4. The Spinach Ricotta Egg Squares are baked when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

How to Serve the Spinach Ricotta Egg Squares:

Serve warm, cut into squares. The Spinach Ricotta Egg Squares can be cut into small squares and served as appetizers or cut in large squares for an entrée. Serve with an arugula and cherry tomato salad or with steamed green beans. Serve warm or cold.

Variation:

Substitute the Ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for either feta or goat cheese.

Mother's Day Recipe Suggestions:

• Zucchini and Leeks Fritatta
• Roasted Pepper Eggplant Terrine
• Sponge Cake with Berries and Pastry Cream
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