Spinach Pie (24.03.09)

Vegetarian

2 Tbsp butter

2 Tbsp cake flour

1 cup milk

400g cooked spinach

Drained and chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pinch of grated nutmeg

4 eggs beaten

Philadelphia cream cheese

For serving

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees

Melt the butter and add the flour. Cook for 1 minute, then add the milk. Stir well until it begins to thicken.

Add the spinach (make sure all the water is squeezed out), salt, pepper and nutmeg, cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes.

Remove from the heat and add the eggs. Mix well.

Grease an ovenproof dish, pour in the mixture and bake for about 30 minutes.

When cooked, remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Cut into slices and top each slice with a dollop of cream cheese. Serve as an accompaniment to fish or meat dishes.

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