Spinach Pie recipe

 I recently enjoyed this heavenly concoction at a friend's house and immediately asked for the recipe.  It's just so delicious.  It's a family recipe, which my friend graciously shared.  I attempted to find it online so I could print it and add it to my recipe binder, but I couldn't find it.  Maybe because it's a family recipe?  So since I was typing it out to print and include it in my recipe binder, I thought I'd share it here as well.

Do not let the spinach scare you.  I'm not lying when I say I don't recall tasting it at all--the Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese make this dish flavorful and creamy.

Spinach Pie

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• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
• 1/2 c diced onion
• 8 eggs
• 2 ten ounce packages frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
• 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 c cottage cheese
• 1 t salt or garlic salt
• 1/8 t ground pepper
• 1/8 t garlic powder
• 1 t oregano
• 1 unbaked pie crust (omit for a low-carb option)

1. Brown sausage and onion over medium heat until onions are soft and sausage is cooked through.  Set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs.  Add cheeses, seasonings. sausage mixture, and spinach and mix well.
3. Pour into prepared pie crust or greased pie pan or casserole dish.  Bake at 375°F until eggs are set, about an hour.  Cover pie crust during baking if it's browning too quickly.
4. Let the pie cool and set before serving.