SPINACH STRATA EASY HOMEMADE

You won't believe how good this is until you try it. This dish can be used as a meatless main course, an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre, and it's inexpensive and easy to prepare. The RITZ® Crackers are the key to success.

Assemble these supplies:

• 72 RITZ Crackers from 1 (12-ounce) box 10 ounces Muenster cheese, grated (21/2 cups)
• 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid hot pepper seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

Steps in preparation:

1. In 2-quart shallow baking dish, arrange 24 RITZ Crack­ers slightly overlapping in 3 long rows.
2. Combine cheese and spinach; spoon 1/3 over crackers; repeat crackers and cheese-mixture layers 2 more times.
3. In medium bowl, beat together milk, eggs, mus­tard, hot pepper seasoning, and garlic; pour over top layer of cheese mixture.
4. Bake at 350° F for 30 to 35 minutes or until puffed and golden.
5. Makes 6 servings.