Spinach-Stuffed Bread

Name: Spinach-Stuffed Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Appetizers, Italian Bread Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar or part-skim mozzarella

Appetizers are the highlight of parties at our home. Slices of this golden loaf swirled with spinach and cheese disappear in a hurry. They're a tasty accompaniment to most any meal, too.

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough
1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar or part-skim mozzarella

Directions

Thaw bread dough according to package directions; let rise until doubled. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in spinach.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Spread the spinach mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; tuck ends under.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

2 slices: 340 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.

Originally published as Spinach-Stuffed Bread in Light & Tasty June/July 2001

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zdb2010*

Mar 17, 2011

This tasted really really good - I served it to company and ALL of it went. Just one thing though, I thought it was going to be a disaster as the loaves 'flopped' completely when they came out the oven. Thankfully though, once it was cut it looked fine and tated wonderful.
beckson_16

Jan 25, 2011

I put ham or turkey in mine it is a family favorite
chrismmcmaine

Dec 20, 2007

Added a little basil, salt and pepper. It was great.