ITALIAN SPINACH TOPPED TOMATOES 
1 c. water
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1 1/2 c. instant mashed potato flakes
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
9 oz. frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained
1 to 2 med. tomatoes, cut into 6 (1/4 inch) slices
Parmesan cheese

In medium saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and oregano; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add potato flakes, milk, and egg; mix well. Gradually fold spinach into potato mixture until thoroughly combined. Place tomato slices in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Mound 1/2 cup potato-spinach mixture onto each slice. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is lightly browned, about 5 minutes, watching closely. 6 servings.

 

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