Swiss Spinach Casserole

Name: Swiss Spinach Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 egg; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 4 cups chopped fresh spinach; 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon chopped pimientos; 1 tablespoon chopped green onion; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional

I'm a nurse who works 12-hour shifts, so I don't have much time to cook. This goes together quickly and can easily be shared with my husband.

Ingredients

1 egg
3 tablespoons 2% milk
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 tablespoon chopped pimientos
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Stir in the spinach, water chestnuts, 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, pimientos, green onion, salt and nutmeg if desired.
Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 150 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.

Originally published as Swiss Spinach Casserole in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook