Cheese Spinach Appetizers Recipes

CHEESE-SPINACH APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat eggs (or egg substitute) with flour until smooth.
• Squeeze spinach to dry then add to egg mixture along with cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg.
• Mix well.
• Pour into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with wheat germ and bake in preheated 350-degree oven for about 45 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes then cut into 1-1/2 inch squares.

SPINACH CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place butter or margarine in a 9x13 inch baking dish and melt butter in oven. Remove when melted, approximately 3 minutes.
• In large mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Mix in flour, milk and baking powder. When the dough is well combined, mix in cheese, spinach, and onion. Spoon mixture into the baking dish with melted butter.
• Bake for 35 minutes. Let cool 45 minutes then cut into bite-size squares.

SPINACH APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together chopped spinach, dry bread stuffing mix, eggs, Parmesan cheese, onion, butter and Cheddar cheese. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes.
• Drop the mixture by rounded spoonfuls onto a lightly greased large baking sheet. Place baking sheet in the freezer approximately 1 hour.
• When ready to bake, allow the balls to partially thaw, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
• Bake the balls in the preheated oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

SPINACH BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Place spinach in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and cook until spinach is limp, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder. Stir in eggs, milk and butter. Mix in spinach, onion and mozzarella cheese.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before serving.

SPINACH-CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients, except pasta sauce. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet.
• Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve with pasta sauce.

SPINACH CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Pour butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; tilt to coat. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Whisk eggs and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in spinach and cheese. Pour into prepared dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; cut into small squares. Serve immediately or transfer to a freezer container. May be frozen for up to 3 months., To use frozen appetizers: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place on baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.