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SPINACH SQUARES (COOK'S COUNTRY) RECIPE - (3.4/5)

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Provided by á-8559

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 TBL flour
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 c low-sodium chicken broth
3 large eggs
1 1/4 lbs. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
12 oz. Gruyere cheese, shreddded (3 cups)
1 onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)

Steps:

Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 375°. Spray 13 x 9 baking dish with oil spray. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne together in bowl. Add broth and eggs and whisk until smooth. Stir in spinach, Gruyere, onion, and garlic until combined. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until browned on top and bubbling around edges, 40-45 minutes. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes. Cut into 32 squares. Serve warm.

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.