Best Spinach Hors Doeuvres Recipes

SPINACH AND FETA PUFF PASTRY APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° F.
• Using a cheesecloth, squeeze as much water out as possible of both the spinach and chopped artichokes.
• In a medium-size bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, onions, cheeses, salt/pepper, garlic, butter and 2 beaten eggs.
• Roll each sheet of puff pastry out (separately) to 10 x 10 inches. Using a pizza cutter, divide each sheet of the puff pastry into 9 equal squares giving a total of 27.
• Spray your mini muffin tins with Pam spray. Press each puff pastry square into the bottom and sides of the muffin tins. Place a heaping tablespoon of the spinach mixture into the square. Bring each corner up and twist to seal.
• Brush the additional beaten egg onto each spinach cup.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
• Serve either warm or room temperature.

EAT YOUR HEART OUT POPEYE SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients together.
• 2. Form into small balls. Place on a spray-lined baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour
• 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Can be served hot or warm.

SPINACH BALLS - HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Saute onion in butter until translucent.
• In large bowl, combine onion/butter mixture with remaining ingredients, blending well.
• Shape into 1 inch balls.
• Bake on ungreased cookie sheet@350F for 15 minutes.
• Serve with dipping sauce made of 1/2 cup light mayo and 1-2 tablespoons horseradish.

FILO HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Place half the filo dough in a pan.
• Pour about 1/4 cup margarine on top.
• Filling: Saute onions in melted butter until golden (about 5 to 10 minutes).
• Cook spinach according to package directions.
• Drain well.
• Squeeze out all moisture from spinach.
• Process spinach until finely chopped, about 8 to 10 seconds.
• Add onions and remaining ingredients and process just until mixed.
• (Add second egg only if mixture seems dry).
• Pour filling over first half of filo dough and cover with remaining filo dough.
• Pour remaining butter on top of filo dough (add more if necessary), and then cut in squares so that, while cooking the butter will penetrate in between the layers of dough.
• Bake in a 300 degree oven for 30 minutes, until top is golden brown.

SPINACH HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• 1. Mince cooked spinach and drain well. In large bowl, mix all ingredients cover and chill thoroughly. Drop by level teaspoonfuls onto baking sheet covered with wax paper. Freeze. (Defrosting is not recommended before baking.) Place individual mounds on greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350° F oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.Note: Package frozen spinach mounds for freezer storage by removing from wax paper to plastic bags.