Best Cheese Spinach Appetizers Recipes

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SPINACH CHEESE APPETIZERS



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Hosting a get-together is simple when you have these easy hors d'oeuvres stashed in the freezer. Loaded with spinach flavor, the rich squares come from the Sequim, Washington home of Marian Platt.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPINACH CHEESE PHYLLO APPETIZERS



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These are fantastic and not as scary (using the phyllo) as one might think. They make a very elegant appetizer; not to mention tasty. From Kraft.

Provided by appetizerqueen

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese (with chive & onion optional)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
1/3 cup roasted red pepper, drained and chopped (fresh red pepper works nicely too)
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
9 frozen phyllo pastry sheets, thawed
6 tablespoons margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Stir together cream cheese, spinach red pepper and pepper until well blended.
  • Lay one phyllo sheet on a flat surface and brush with margarine.
  • cut phyllo lengthwise into 4 long strips.
  • spoon approximately 1 tablespoon filling about an inch from the end of the phyllo strip.
  • Fold phyllo over filling at an angle and continue folding like folding a flag until you have a triangle. repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
  • Place triangles on greased cookie sheet, brushtops with margarine and bake at 375, 12 -15 minutes until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.9, Fat 52.7, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 83.3, Sodium 1074.4, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 12.8

CHEESE-SPINACH APPETIZERS



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Make and share this Cheese-Spinach Appetizers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ngibsonn

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
6 tablespoons whole-grain wheat flour
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed drained
2 cups cottage cheese
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 dash black pepper, fresh ground
1 dash cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons wheat germ

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.

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