Happy St. Patty's Day

I got this recipe from a friend in Connecticut over thirty years ago.  It's been a family favorite ever since!  

Spinach Pie

It's green and delicious!

 

1 large pkg fresh spinach 12 to 16 oz - I use two 6 ounce bags of baby spinach
1/2 regular uncooked rice, cook according to package (not minute rice) I probably use a couple ot TBS more
1 large cream cheese (I use the old fashioned kind in oblong silver box Philadelphia brand)
1/2 large onion sauté in butter
4 eggs
parmesan cheese
2 pie crusts uncooked - roll the dough extra big for the pie plate - do not cut the extra dough - see picture

2 pie plates - I use one 8" glass plate and one 8 1/2" aluminum

Cook spinach according to package, or how ever you cook spinach, doesn't take long to cook...drain and place on chopping board and chop all directions to tiny little pieces. Place in a large bowl and add cooked rice, cream cheese and onion and mix until the cheese is all melted. Then add three of the eggs, one at a time and mix/stir after each one. Divide and pour the spinach mixture into the uncooked pie shells, then fold the extra crust over the spinach mixture - see picture, it should cover most of the top of the pie - beat the remaining egg and brush over top of the crust and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350 for 50-55 min The crust should be a golden brown and let the pie set for at least 15-20 min before cutting.  This is not a quiche.



fold the dough over like this

brush egg on top and sprinkle with cheese

Out of the oven!