Four Cheese Spinach Bake Recipes

FOUR-CHEESE SPINACH LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute vegetables and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a small heavy saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in spinach. Set 1 cup aside. , In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella and Swiss cheese. Spread 1/2 cup of spinach mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 4 noodles, half of the cheese mixture, half of the vegetables and 3/4 cup spinach mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, reserved spinach mixture and remaining Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake at 375° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

4 CHEESE SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Mix first 4 ingredients with hand or stand mixer on medium until softened and well mixed.
• Add next two ingredients and mix on med-low until just incorporated.
• Add spinach and mix on low until just incorporated.
• Transfer mixture to a small ovenproof dish and sprinkling cayenne on top to taste. Top with cheddar. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes or until bubbling around the edges.
• Remove from oven and allow to set for 5 - 7 minutes before serving. Serve with fried or baked pita wedges and tortilla chips.

BAKED SPINACH & CHEESE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop the spinach.
• Melt the butter over medium heat & when bubbly add onion& garlic.
• Saute for 2 minutes.
• Add spinach, salt & pepper.
• Cover & reduce heat to low steam for 3-4 minutes.
• Put half of the cheese into an 8" greased casserole dish.
• Add spinach, & nutmeg.
• Cover with remaining cheese.
• Bake in 350F for apprx 20 minutes or until cheese is browned.

FOUR-CHEESE SPINACH BAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, flour and salt if desired. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

FOUR-CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the rice, spinach, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and onion mixture. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, ricotta, milk, garlic powder and beau monde seasoning until smooth. Add to rice mixture and mix well., Spoon into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

SPINACH CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter; blend in flour until smooth. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk; stirring constantly, cook until mixture is thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Add spinach, bread crumbs, eggs and seasonings; mix well. , Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned.

FOUR-CHEESE SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onions, garlic and Italian seasoning; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender. Stir in spinach; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Add all remaining ingredients except shredded cheese; cook until heated through, stirring constantly.
• Drain pasta. Add to mushroom mixture along with the mozzarella; mix lightly. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

FOUR CHEESE SPINACH MACARONI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions and drain well.
• In a dutch oven, melt the first 2 tablespoons of butter, add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add milk and cook until thoroughly heated.
• Gradually stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, the cream cheese, the mascarpone, mozzarella, salt and pepper and whisk until smooth.
• Stir in the spinach and cooked pasta and blend well.
• Place this mixture in a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
• In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, remaining parmesan and butter and mix well.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni mixture and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes at 375°F.