Savory Spinach Bites Recipes

SPINACH BITES

Steps:

• Cook spinach according to package directions. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
• Mix all ingredients except english muffins.
• Toast or broil english muffins.
• Spread spinach mixture on english muffins.
• Bake 10 minutes at 350°F.
• Cut each english muffin half into quarters (or into 6).

SPINACH BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a 9-inch x 13-inch cake pan, melt butter in the oven.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs; add flour, milk, baking powder, salt, mustard, cayenne and chives. Blend well.
• Fold in cheese and spinach.
• Pour into pan on top of butter, and bake for 35 minutes or until almost set in center.
• Allow to sit for about 15 minutes; cut into bite-sized squares and serve warm.
• These may also be frozen after baking and reheated in 350-degree F oven for 15-20 minutes at serving time.
• Makes 10 dozen appetizers.

SAVORY SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and milk; mix until blended. Spoon spinach into 1-quart casserole, top with cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes.

SAVORY PUFF PASTRY SPINACH-AND-PESTO BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Unfold pastry sheet onto cutting board; cut into 12 squares. Press 1 pastry square onto bottom and up side of each of 12 muffin pan cups sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 12 to 14 min. or until pastry cups are puffed and golden brown. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese and feta until blended; set aside. Combine spinach, onions and pesto.
• Use rounded handle of wooden spoon to press indentation into center of each pastry cup, being careful to not press through to bottom of cup.
• Spoon cream cheese mixture into pastry cups; top with spinach mixture.
• Bake 7 to 10 min. or until heated through.

SAVORY SPINACH BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the onion and cook until the onion is translucent & soft, about 5 minutes; then add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat and let cool.
• In meantime, remove excess water from thawed spinach by pressing between paper towels (you do not need to cook the spinach).
• In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, spinach, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt & pepper, and onion/garlic mixture. Combine well.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• One at a time, using hands, roll mixture into individual 1" balls. Place each on partchment lined baking sheet.
• Bake the balls for 15-20 minutes or until very slightly browned.
• Dipping sauces: Marinara recommended but could use Ranch, sour cream, horseradhish, etc.