INGREDIENTS

1. 1/4cupunsalted butter, divided
2. 1/4cup finely choppedonions
3. 1garlic clove, finely minced
4. 3largeeggs
5. 1cupflour
6. 1cupmilk
7. 1teaspoonsalt
8. 1teaspoonbaking powder
9. 1/8teaspoon freshly gratednutmeg
10. 1lbcheddar cheese, grated
11. 3 (10 ounce)packagesfrozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Put 1 tablespoon butter, the onion, and the garlic in a microwave-safe covered dish.
3. Microwave on high for a minute or two, stirring as needed, until the onions are translucent. Set aside.
4. Put the remaining butter in a 13×9x2-inch baking pan.
5. Put baking pan in oven until butter melts; remove.
6. Beat eggs; add flour, milk, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg; mix until smooth.
7. Stir in the spinach, cheese, and reserved onion mixture; mix until ingredients are thoroughly blended.
8. Spread mixture evenly in the baking pan.
9. Bake for 35 minutes.
10. Cool 45 minutes and cut into squares.
11. This dish freezes well–defrost and reheat at 325°F for 12 minutes.