Miscellaneous Spinach and Potato Matzo Pie

posted by RisaG

SPINACH AND POTATO MATZO PIE

Recipe By : http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Bistro/1150/
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Passover

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 medium potatoes
2 10 ounce pkg frozen chopped spinach -- thawed and squeezed dry
6 scallions -- diced
1 15 ounce con reduced-fat ricotta -- or fat free cheese
1 lemon -- Juice of
Salt and pepper -- to taste
6 matzos -- up to 8
2 cups grated mild white cheese -- such as mozzarella

INSTRUCTIONS:
Bake or microwave the potatoes in their skins until tender; cool. Peel and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach, scallions, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.

Soak the matzos in warm water in a shallow container until pliable but not mushy, about 2 minutes; drain.

Lightly oil two 9- by 9-inch casserole dishes; line the bottoms with a layer of matzos.

Layer each with the spinach mixture, potato slices, more matzos and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.

Repeat until all ingredients are used. Finish with a layer of matzo.

Bake until top matzo is golden with spots of brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

Cut into squares to serve.

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