Craving a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course? Look no further than Monterey spinach melts! These delectable treats are a symphony of flavors, combining the richness of Monterey Jack cheese, the earthy goodness of spinach, and the sharp tang of Parmesan cheese. They can be easily customized to suit your preferences, making them a versatile dish that's perfect for any occasion. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey, exploring various recipes for Monterey spinach melts. From classic to modern, simple to extravagant, we'll help you discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a cheesy, spinachy, and utterly delightful adventure!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PAMPERED CHEF MONTEREY SPINACH MELTS
This is from Pampered Chef using the Cheese Knife (which I love to use). It's not needed to make this recipe.
Provided by Smilyn
Categories Spinach
Time 27m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine all ingredients except bread and cheese in bowl.
- Spread spinach mixture onto bread rounds.
- Place on a large round baking stone.
- Slice 20 slices of cheese.
- Plcae on top of spinach mixture.
- Bake 10 - 12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 65.9, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 2.1
TORTILLA MELTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Shallow-fry corn tortillas in vegetable oil in a skillet until puffy, 45 seconds per side; transfer to a baking sheet. Top with shredded monterey jack and thinly sliced red onion. Bake at 350 degrees F until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Top with sliced pickled jalapenos and cilantro.
RED PEPPER, MOZZARELLA & SPINACH MELTS
Make these finger-lickingly good melts just as they are, or try one of the clever variations
Provided by Tony Tobin
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a frying pan on medium; add the butter and a little of the oil. Once it stops sizzling, add the soda farl slices and cook for 1 min on each side until lightly golden - you'll have to do this in batches. Set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 secs, then add the spinach and cook for 1-2 mins until hot, stirring often. Season to taste.
- Heat the grill to medium. Spoon the spinach mixture onto each toasted farl, then pile the peppers and mozzarella on top. Season and lightly drizzle with olive oil. Pop under the grill and cook for 1-2 mins, until the cheese is bubbling. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.94 milligram of sodium
FETA-SPINACH MELTS
Spinach and feta cheese top crisp slices of French bread in the festive-looking hors d'oeuvres sent in by Alina Abbott of Mesa, Arizona. "I've made these appetizers for parties, and everyone raves about them," she writes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach and water. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted, stirring twice; drain and squeeze dry. Add the feta cheese, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt and dill weed; set aside., Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Spread each with about 1 tablespoonful spinach mixture. Broil 3-4 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MONTEREY SPAGHETTI
I'm a working mother with two young boys. Our family leads a very active life, so I make a lot of casseroles. It's so nice to have a hearty side dish the kids will eat. Topped with cheese and french-fried onions, this tasty spaghetti casserole recipe is a hit at our house. -Janet Hibler, Cameron, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg. Add sour cream, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture with Monterey Jack cheese, spinach and half of the onions. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated though. Top with remaining onions; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
MONTEREY MELT SANDWICH
Tired of the same old tuna or turkey or PBJ sandwiches? Give this one a try the next time you have a hankering for something different. Easy to make and very tasty. Alter dressing to your liking. Bon appetit--
Provided by plantfreek
Categories Breads
Time 18m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
- Toast bread on one side in toaster oven or oven. Remove.
- Top untoasted side of bread with cheese and bake 3-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Working quickly, top cheese with tomato slices, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange sprouts, onions, mushroom, avocado, and bacon on top.
- Serve with dressing. Makes one serving. Should be eaten with knife and fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 67.4, Sodium 796.2, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3, Protein 23.7
MONTEREY CHICKEN
Classic Monterey Chicken with sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms. It's worth the extra time!!
Provided by Leigh
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Pour marinade over chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove chicken from the marinade and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade and discard the rest.
- Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
- In same skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Saute onion, bell pepper and mushrooms for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup of marinade and simmer until soft. Drain and set onion mixture aside.
- Top baked chicken with bacon strips. Add onion mixture and top each breast with a slice of cheese. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 140.2 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 2806.6 mg, Sugar 23.8 g
RIVER ROAD SPINACH MADELINE
First published in 1959 in River Road Recipes, the Junior League of Baton Rouge's community cookbook, spinach Madeline remains a favorite side dish in Southern Louisiana. Thick and creamy with a hint of jalapeno heat, it's most at home on holidays next to turkey, cornbread dressing, and green bean casserole. It's easy to make and easy to multiply for big gatherings. This may be served immediately or put into a casserole and topped with buttered bread crumbs. The flavor is improved if the latter is done and kept in the refrigerator overnight. This may also be frozen.
Provided by Mary Claire Lagroue
Categories Spinach Casserole
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place frozen spinach and water in a saucepan over high heat; bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 8 minutes. Separate with a fork and cook for 2 more minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add flour, stirring until blended and smooth, but not brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and cook until soft but not brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Slowly add evaporated milk and the reserved cooking liquid, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Add processed cheese spread, celery salt, garlic salt, pepper, cayenne, and salt; cook and stir until melted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cooked spinach.
- Stir in cooked spinach and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1008.9 mg, Sugar 5 g
MONTEREY SPINACH MELTS
Steps:
- Oven to 375. Combine all except bread and Jack cheese in a bowl. Spread onto bread rounds. Take 20 slices of Jack cheese and place on top of rounds. Bake 10-12 minutes till melted.
Tips:
- For a vegetarian version of the Monterey spinach melts, substitute crumbled tofu or tempeh for the ham.
- If you don't have frozen spinach on hand, you can use fresh spinach. Just wilt it in a pan with a little olive oil before adding it to the sandwiches.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to the sandwiches, such as sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions.
- Use a good quality bread for the sandwiches. A hearty, crusty bread will hold up well to the filling.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately or wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for later.
Conclusion:
Monterey spinach melts are a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that are perfect for lunch or dinner. They're also a great way to use up leftover spinach. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a hot and satisfying meal in no time.
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