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Spinach Cheese Appetizers Recipe

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.

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Spinach Cheese Appetizers Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 78 Servings

15 35 50

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1 cup milk
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Pour butter into a 13-in. x 9-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 near 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. Yield: about 6-1/2 dozen.

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.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 43 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 85 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Cheese Appetizers in Quick Cooking July/August 2004, p61