Update my dinner status, I'm making this tonight.
Servings: 6 Servings
Total Time (median): tell us
Ingredients
Preparation
*(1/2 of a 24 oz package). **(Can be found at stores carrying Spice Islands brand spices). The Night Before: Preheat oven to 425? F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Press thawed potatoes between paper towels to absorb moisture. Make a crust of potatoes by pressing them firmly along bottom and sides of pie plate. Use pastry brush to brush with the 1/4 cup melted margarine. Bake 20 minutes. Meanwhile, using clean hands, squeeze excess moisture from thawed spinach. In small skillet, over medium heat, melt the 1 tablespoon of margarine. Saute chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Crumble "dry" spinach into pan and stir in nutmeg. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Spread spinach mixture evenly over potato crust. Mix shredded cheeses together, then spread cheeses evenly over the spinach. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. The Next Morning: Preheat oven to 350? F. In a blender or electric mixer, beat the milk, eggs, Beau Monde and pepper together until thoroughly mixed. Pour over the cheese. Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until puffed and cooked through. Remove pie from oven and let sit for 5 minutes to firm up. Serve hot with garnish of cherry tomatoes and parsley. NOTES : The hashbrown "crust" is unique and delicious. The key is to press as much moisture out of the potatoes as possible. I was surprised to find frozen hashbrowns with no fat and reasonable amount of sodium. Its worth it to read package labels while shopping! Recipe by: The Inn at 410, Flagstaff, AZ Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 566 by Crane Walden on Jan 20, 1998
