Eggs-cellent Crustless Spinach Quiche

When I was in high school, I worked in a mom-and-pop restaurant which would probably be classified as a diner.  It was only open for breakfast and lunch.  I was a waitress, dishwasher, and even a short-order cook.

I probably made thousands of eggs when I worked there: over-easy, sunnyside up, scrambled, poached, basted, and boiled.

Eggs are a very inexpensive source of protein: one egg has 6 grams of protein and costs less than 20 cents!   Most people have them on hand all the time.  Here's one of my favorite eggs-cellent recipes for an anytime light meal.  Serve it with fresh fruit on the side or with bacon or sausage if you need to satisfy your man's carnivore cravings!

Crustless Spinach Quiche
Adapted from allrecipes.com
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1 T. olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
6 large eggs, beaten well
2 cups cheddar cheese (or variety of your choice--even combine them!)
10 oz. pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and drained
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Saute' the onion in the olive oil over medium heat until clear.  Add the spinach and stir until the moisture has evaporated.  Cool slightly.

Combine the eggs, cheese, onions, and spinach mixture.  Turn into a well-greased 9-inch pie pan.  Bake for 25-30 minutes or until eggs are set.
 

NOTE:  You could also make individual quiches for an on-the-go breakfast or even an appetizer by dividing the mixture into muffin cups and baking for a shorter time, probably 15-20 minutes or until they are set.

Defrost spinach by cooking it in the microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes with no water.  Then turn the spinach into a clean (but not precious!) linen kitchen towel and squeeze the moisture out.  You'll be amazed at how much moisture is in there!

My Porridge is Just Right!

Have you tried McDonald's Fruit & Maple Oatmeal yet?

I had a coupon for a freebie and tried it today.  It's quite good: creamy oatmeal is topped with crispy apple bits, golden and regular raisins, craisins, and maple-flavored goodness.  It's not too bad nutritionally, either: 290 calories and 5 grams of fiber.  There are 32 grams of sugar, though, but some of that is naturally-occurring in the fruit.

I hope this product makes it because I think that whenever a fast-food restaurant offers healthier alternatives, it is a good thing.  One potential drawback could be the price, though.  It is $1.99.  I don't know about you, but that price gave me pause because for $2, I can buy a 42-oz. canister of generic quick oats.

I used to buy Quaker instant oatmeal (the individual packets), either flavored or plain.  Those are tasty but also quite pricey when you consider that there are 10 per box, and you probably need 2 per serving (at least I do!).  Believe it or not, I now make my own "instant" oatmeal with quick oats.

Bring about a cup of water to a rolling boil in the microwave (about 3 minutes).  Then pour some over 2/3 cup of raw quick oats and stir.  Use enough water so it looks "soupy," because the oatmeal will absorb a ton of the water. Let it sit for a few minutes.  Then add whatever toppings you like.

I prefer my oatmeal firm, not mushy, but if you like it creamier, you could use milk instead of water for the liquid.  My kids love oatmeal this way, too.  Porridge my way is just right.

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Try it and let me know what you think!