Parmesan spinach cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With the right recipe, you can create a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making parmesan spinach cakes, along with tips and tricks for achieving the perfect texture and flavor.
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PARMESAN SPINACH CAKES
Recipe from Eating Well. States, "If you like spinach-cheese pie, try these simple but elegant-looking little spinach cakes." I can't wait to try them! They suggest using them as a light, vegetarian lunch. This will serve 4 as a main dish (2 per person) or 8 if you are just serving 1 to each person as a side dish.
Provided by januarybride
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 8 cakes, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pulse spinach in three batches in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Transfer to a medium bowl. Add ricotta (or cottage cheese), Parmesan, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
- Coat 8 cups of the muffin pan with cooking spray. Divide the spinach mixture among the 8 cups (they will be very full).
- Bake the spinach cakes until set, about 20 minutes.
- Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out onto a clean cutting board or large plate.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with more Parmesan, if desired.
PARMESAN SPINACH CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pulse spinach in three batches in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add ricotta (or cottage cheese), Parmesan, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
- Coat 8 cups of the muffin pan with cooking spray. Divide the spinach mixture among the 8 cups (they will be very full).
- Bake the spinach cakes until set, about 20 minutes. Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out onto a clean cutting board or large plate. Serve warm, sprinkled with more Parmesan, if desired.
PARMESAN SPINACH CAKES
My version of a nice cheese little spinach cake from EatingWell. The sit time is important or they will not hold together. These are moist, light and tender. I used a knife and spoon to remove from tin and had no problems. **5 minute sit time not included in cook time**
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 8 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Pulse spinach in three batches in a food processor until finely chopped.
- In medium bow. mix spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, eggbeaters, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Coat 8 cups of a muffin tin with Pam cooking spray.
- Divide the spinach mixture among the 8 cups.
- Bake the spinach cakes until set, about 20 minutes.
- Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and gently lift out.
- Server warm, sprinkle with more Parmesan. A little fresh raw tomato basil sauce is nice with these.
PARMESAN SPINACH CAKES RECIPE - (5/5)
Provided by á-81356
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pulse spinach in three batches in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add ricotta (or cottage cheese), Parmesan, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Coat 8 cups of the muffin pan with cooking spray. Divide the spinach mixture among the 8 cups (they will be very full). Bake the spinach cakes until set, about 20 minutes. Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out onto a clean cutting board or large plate. Serve warm, sprinkled with more Parmesan, if desired.
PARMESAN SPINACH CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F Pulse spinach in 3 batches in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add ricotta cheese, parmesan, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper. Coat 8 cups of a muffin pan with cooking spray. Divide the spinach mixture among the 8 cups. They will be full. Bake the spinach cakes until set, about 20 minutes. Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out onto a clean cutting board or large plate. Serve warm, sprinkled with more parmesan if desired.
PARMESAN SPINACH CAKES
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400.
- 2. Pulse spinach in food processor until finely chopped. Three batches worked best. Transfer to bowl.
- 3. Add ricotta, parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
- 4. Coat 8 cups of muffin pan with cooking spray. Divide spinach among those cups. Fill remaining cups with water for even baking.
- 5. Bake 20 minutes, until set. Let stand in pan 5 minutes.
- 6. Remove from pan and enjoy.
Tips:
- For the most flavorful cakes, use fresh spinach. If using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw and squeeze out all excess water before using.
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have bread crumbs, you can make your own by toasting and then crumbling slices of bread.
- Be careful not to overcook the cakes, or they will become dry and crumbly. Cook them until they are just set in the center.
- Serve the cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Parmesan spinach cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a main course with a side salad. With their combination of spinach, Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs, these cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying dish, give these Parmesan spinach cakes a try.
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