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Quajado de Pazi (Spinach Bread Bake) (D, TNT)
Source: "The Sephardi Culinary Tradition," Cape Town, 1984 by Elsie Menasche
Serves: 10-12

3 bunches spinach
5 eggs, well beaten
3 thick slices stale bread, soaked in water and squeezed dry
1 cup Parmesan-type cheese, grated
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. oil

Wash spinach well. Remove stalks and shred leaves finely. Dry on absorbent paper. Place in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients except oil.

Place oil in ovenproof dish. Pour spinach mixture into dish and bake at 180°C/350°F for 30 minutes or until golden. Cut into squares and serve hot or cold. Six potatoes, boiled and mashed, may be substituted for the bread.

Posted by Jocelyn Angels

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A