2cupsfirmly packedcoarsely chopped ready-to-eat fresh baby spinach, plus additional whole leaves for garnish
1cupshredded cheddar cheesedivided
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
Instructions
Preparation
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease an 8"x8" baking pan2 In a large bowl, whisk milk, water and egg yolks; microwave just until hot. Stir in Instant potatoes; set aside.3 In a large skillet, heat oil. Add shallots and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, chopped spinach, salt and pepper; sauté another minute. Set aside.4 Beat reserved egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold gently into potato mixture. Spoon half of the potatoes into the prepared pan, sprinkle with half of the cheese. Spoon spinach mixture evenly over cheese.5 Top with remaining potatoes and sprinkle with remaining cheese.6 Bake 20 minutes until puffy and edges begin to brown. Garnish plates with reserved whole spinach leaves. Serve warm.