Spinach and Cheddar Squares
These Spinach and Cheddar Squares are like the bar cookie of savory appetizers–delicious and super easy. Just mix, pour, bake, cut. Then enjoy! 
Lately I’m into easy appetizers. But they still have to taste great. And this one is even pretty healthy from a nutrition perspective. How lucky is that!
Mix, press in pan, bake and cut
I got the recipe from a neighbor at a lovely dinner last summer. We were both hosting visiting artists for a local music festival and she decided we should all get together!
A delicious dinner, great conversation and a new recipe. That’s my idea of a fun night out!
Served!
When I made these for a blog trial my husband and I had some as a late night snack. Which meant we ended up with some leftovers. I had planned to reheat the leftovers in the microwave, which I’m sure would have been great. But in the end, I fried up some squares in a little hot oil and they were amazing with a beautiful browned cheese exterior.
Fried Leftovers!
So here you are, an tasty appetizer that comes with a second act. Next time I just may have to start with a double batch!
Mmm!
- 4 T butter
- 1 lb. grated cheddar
- 10 oz. chopped frozen spinach, thawed
- small onion, minced
- 4 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- 1 t baking powder
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour (or flour of your choice)
- 1 t salt
- 1 cup skim milk (or your choice)
- 3 eggs
- Melt butter, then pour into 9 x 13 pan. Swirl to cover bottom
- Mix grated cheddar, thawed spinach, chopped onion and mushrooms until evenly distributed.
- Mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Combine with cheddar mixture
- Whisk eggs, then add milk and whisk again briefly. Pour over the cheddar mixture and stir to combine
- Dollap over butter in pan, then press lightly in place.
- Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool slightly before cutting.
- Enjoy!
Baked and then fried, both ways sound like they would be very good.
It was fun to do these two ways Karen!
I gather the thawed spinach is cooked frozen spinach? I like the second act with the crispy cheese.
That’s right Tandy. And I put “frozen” into the recipe in case anyone else is wondering.
These do sound absolutely wonderful! Like salads, I get into appetizer ruts. I always serve the same things over and over again. It’s time to break out and do something new! Like these!
I was very happy to break out of my rut David!