Spinach Quiche Or Gratin – Adapted From Julia Child - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 inch) pastry shells
1 -2 tablespoon butter (see note below) (optional)
1 1/4 cups chopped spinach
2 tablespoons green onions or 2 tablespoons regular onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese

Preparation

To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place oven rack in upper third of oven.
Saute onions briefly in butter; set aside.
Beat together salt, eggs, nutmeg and pepper. Gradually stir in spinach mixture. Check seasoning.
Pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.