Name: Spinach Parmesan Custard with Frico
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 20 oz baby spinach, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons water; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups skim (fat-free) milk; 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 1/2 oz); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; Accompaniment: frico; a 9- to 10-inch springform pan

Spinach Parmesan Custard with FricoRomulo Yanes

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr (not including frico)

Test your springform pan with water for leakage before getting started. If it leaks, tightly wrap the bottom and halfway up the side of the pan with two layers of foil before filling it.

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