Spinach Cheese Appetizers Recipes

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.

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 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 CHEESE SWIRLS PLUS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 400^. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork. Stir the cheeses,onion and garlic powder, in a medium bowl.
• 2. Sprinkle the flour on the work surface. Unfold the pastry sheet. Brush with the egg wash. Top with the cheese mixture and very dry spinach. Starting at short side., roll up like a jelly roll. Cut into 20 --1/2-inch slices. Place cut side down onto 2 baking sheets. Brush the slices with the egg mixture.
• 3. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool on wire racks for 10 minutes.
• 4. For Pesto Swirls: Omit all ingredients except the flour and the puff pastry. Unfold the pastry sheet as directed above. Spread 1/2 of an 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened, on the pastry sheet to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Top with 3 Tablespoons pesto sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts. Brush the edge of the pastry sheet with water. Roll up and proceed as above.
• 5. For Ham & Broccoli Swirls: Omit the spinach, cheeses, onion and garlic powder. Unfold the pastry and brush with the egg mixture as above. Spread 1/2 of and 8-oz. container whipped cream cheese with chives on the sheet. Top with 1 cup thawed, and well drained chopped broccoli and 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham. Proceed as above.
• 6. For a flavor twist: Try a different cheese. Any shredded cheese will work in this recipe.

SPINACH CHEESE BARS

Steps:

• 1. Mix together in bowl and spread in a 9x13" pan. ( I use 9x13" glass pan)
• 2. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes.
• 3. Cut into small squares to serve. Can be eaten cold.

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.