Best Spinach Cheddar Squares Recipes

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SPINACH SQUARES



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Even people who don't care for spinach can't pass up these satisfying appetizer squares. They're a hit as a deliciously different vegetable side dish as well. -Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup chopped onion
Sliced pimientos, optional

Steps:

  • Brush the bottom and sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, seasonings, eggs, milk and remaining butter. Stir in the spinach, cheeses and onion. Spread in prepared pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are lightly browned. Cut into squares. Garnish with pimientos if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPINACH CHEESE SQUARES



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I found this in my mother's collection of recipe clippings, from the 1960's. The only change I made was to reduce the salt to one-half teaspoon. You could probably substitute frozen chopped spinach to save time. I think these taste great at room temperature.

Provided by Divaconviva

Categories     Spinach

Time 55m

Yield 54 canapes, 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
3 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded (Sometimes I use jack cheese with jalapenos)
4 cups spinach, fresh chopped, cooked and drained very well (I use bagged baby spinach, no washing & cooks in 2 minutes)
3 -4 tablespoons onions, minced
1/2 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a 9 X 13 pan. Either melt butter in microwave and then pour into pan, or place baking pan with butter into oven for a minute or two; then remove from oven and tip the pan so that the butter coats evenly on bottom and sides.
  • Beat eggs.
  • Mix flour into beaten eggs.
  • Stir in milk, salt and baking powder.
  • Add cheese and spinach, mixing well.
  • Add onion and seasonings, stirring thoroughly.
  • Spread into baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • Cool 30 minutes before serving.
  • Cut 6 across and 9 down for the perfect sized finger-food appetizer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 63, Sodium 253.1, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 8.6

SPINACH CHEDDAR BAKE



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Spinach is one of my favorite foods, so I make this easy recipe often, using frozen or canned spinach. -Julie Dixon, Hazelwood, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and undrained
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 6 crackers)
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the spinach, saltines, egg, onion powder and salt. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. , Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SPINACH CHEESE SQUARES



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This recipe is a favorite at every Christmas party. Note: This recipe freezes well. To serve, defrost and reheat at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Provided by IRENED

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
3 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1 tablespoon minced onion

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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