Bleu Mushroom Spinach Quiche

One of my good friends is not too big on meats and she doesn't like wait for it......BACON!!!!! I know it's shocking but it's true. Some of her favorite things are blue cheese, spinach and mushrooms. We were having a ladies brunch yesterday and I decided to make something that I knew she would love(because I'm such a good friend) and to use some of the fresh blue cheese she brought me(because she's a good friend). So here is a fantastic recipe that will appeal to any vegetarian, or maybe just someone who wants to get more veggies in their diet. ENJOY!!!

INGREDIENTS:

mushrooms(sliced)

½ tsp minced garlic

1 (10 oz.) box frozen spinach

4 large eggs 

1 cup fat free/ low % milk

6 oz. fresh blue cheese(crumbled)

¼ cup grated parmesan 

½ cup shredded pizza mix cheese

salt & pepper 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. If your frozen spinach is not already thawed, thaw it in the microwave. Empty into a colander and let it drain while prepare rest.
2. Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat on medium. Rinse the mushrooms. Place the sliced mushrooms in a skillet, add the minced garlic, and sprinkle a little salt and pepper. Saute the mushrooms until they release all of their moisture and no more water remains on the bottom of the skillet (a few minutes).
   
3. Spray a pie dish with non-stick spray. Squeeze the ALL of the water out of the spinach(very important) and spread it out on the bottom of the pie dish. Next add the cooked mushrooms and crumbled blue cheese.
   
4. In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs until smooth. Add the milk, parmesan, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Pour this mixture over the spinach, mushrooms, and blue cheese.
5. Sprinkle the shredded pizza mix cheese over top. Place in the oven and bake until it is golden brown on top and the center is solid. Bake for 45 min-1hour. Slice and serve!