Cheese-Bacon Tart

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) container 1% low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 large egg
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 3 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 6 (14- x 9-inch) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a food processor or blender, purée cottage cheese and egg 1 minute or until very smooth. Transfer to a bowl; stir in scallions and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) until well-combined.
2. 2. Brush bottom of 9-inch pie plate with 1 teaspoon oil. Stack 2 phyllo sheets together; brush with 2 1/2 teaspoons oil. Place in pie plate with the sides hanging over. Repeat with remaining phyllo and 2 1/2 teaspoons oil, alternating direction of layers.
3. 3. Spoon cheese mixture into pie plate. Pull phyllo overhang in about 2 inches all around, leaving center of pie exposed. Brush top with remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil.
4. 4. Place pan on a baking sheet, and bake 1 hour or until cheese is set and edges are lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.