Hometown Buffet/Old Country Buffet Spinach Marie

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

4 beaten eggs

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 3/4 cups heavy cream

2 cups mild Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup fine dry bread crumbs

Paprika

9-inch glass pie plate or a 9-inch square dish well.

Thaw and drain spinach.

1/4 to 1 cup of the crumbs and sprinkle generously with paprika. Dot the top with

2 tablespoons butter. Bake at

375 degrees F for 35 to 50 minutes (start checking at 35 minutes). Don?t over-bake.