Spinach and cream cheese phyllo squares are a delightful appetizer or light meal that is perfect for any occasion. This combination of flaky phyllo pastry, creamy filling, and fresh spinach is a treat for your taste buds. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients and learn how to make this delicious dish with our easy-to-follow recipe.
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SPINACH CHEESE PHYLLO SQUARES
"A higher-fat version of this casserole was a big hit when my aunt and I ran a gourmet carryout business," relates Julie Remer of Gahanna, Ohio. " Now that I'm only cooking for my family, I'm trying to lighten things up a bit."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Layer three phyllo sheets in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, 2 eggs, parsley flakes and salt; spread over phyllo dough. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares; cover and chill for 1 hour. , In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, milk and remaining eggs until blended; pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH CHEESE PHYLLO SQUARES
This is another L&T recipe I really want to try. It's lighter than the classic version of this recipe. Passive work time includes chilling, sitting before baking and oven time, but does NOT include overnight in the refrigerator.
Provided by SweetySJD
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Layer three phyllo sheets in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick spray, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine, spinach, cheeses, 2 eggs, parsley, and salt. Spread over phyllo. Top with remaining phyllo, again spraying each sheet.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares; cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Beat egg whites, 2 eggs, and milk; pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 102.6, Sodium 570.4, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 21.1
SPINACH AND THREE CHEESE PHYLLO PIE
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories side-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the spinach and cheese mixture: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts. Remove and reserve. In the same skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Cook until tender and any excess water evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, feta, ricotta, Parmesan, pine nuts, pepper, salt and nutmeg. Add the reserved spinach mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to the baking dish, pressing to make sure it is even.
- For the phyllo dough crust: Layer sheets of phyllo onto the spinach mixture, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next. Fold the edges to make a crust and brush with butter. Sprinkle with za'atar or sesame seeds. Bake until golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes.
SPINACH AND CREAM CHEESE PHYLLO SQUARES
Make and share this Spinach and Cream Cheese Phyllo Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef bebzy
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 24 squares, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- whip cream cheese until smooth.
- add in spinach, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
- put 2 tbsp of butter in a 1/2 sheet pan.
- Unroll the phyllo dough and put half on the bottom of the pan.
- Spread the filling in an even layer and top with the other half of the phyllo dough. Cut into 24 squares and pour butter all over the top.
- Make a egg and milk mixture and pour over the butter and place in the oven at 350 for 25 mins or until lighty browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.7, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 101.8, Sodium 433.2, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 8.8
SPINACH PHYLLO HAND PIE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 hand pies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt 1 stick of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and stir. Pour in the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let the mixture thicken for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan and mix until smooth. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is fully wilted. Set the mixture to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Melt the remaining 1 stick butter in a small saucepan. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- On a clean work surface, halve and trim the phyllo sheets into 18 rectangular pieces (5 1/3 inches by 9 inches). Layer 3 phyllo sheets, brushing the top of each layer with melted butter. (Cover the remaining phyllo dough with plastic wrap and a damp cloth to keep from drying out.) Place 1/4 cup of the filling about 1 inch from the bottom of the phyllo rectangle. Fold the corner of the phyllo dough over the filling, creating a triangular filled pocket. Continue to fold, keeping the triangle shape, until completely sealed. Place it sealed-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling until you have 6 hand pies.
- Brush the top of the phyllo triangles with the remaining butter and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SPINACH CHEESE SQUARES
This recipe is a favorite at every Christmas party. Note: This recipe freezes well. To serve, defrost and reheat at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
Provided by IRENED
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 1h30m
Yield 11
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place butter or margarine in a 9x13 inch baking dish and melt butter in oven. Remove when melted, approximately 3 minutes.
- In large mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Mix in flour, milk and baking powder. When the dough is well combined, mix in cheese, spinach, and onion. Spoon mixture into the baking dish with melted butter.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Let cool 45 minutes then cut into bite-size squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SPINACH PHYLLO TRIANGLES
These crispy pockets of spinach and feta cheese with a hint of oregano look like a lot of work, but after assembling a few, you zip through them.-Mrs. Jody McIntyre, Burns Lake, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion until, tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spinach and oregano; cook over medium-low heat just until spinach is warmed. Drain. Remove from the heat; stir in feta cheese and set aside. , Spray one sheet of phyllo dough with butter-flavored cooking spray. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying.) Fold dough in half lengthwise; spray with butter-flavored cooking spray. Cut dough in half lengthwise, forming two strips. , Place 1 tablespoon of spinach mixture on lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you come to the end of each strip. Spray with butter-flavored cooking spray, making sure all edges are sprayed and sealed. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling., Place triangles on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH-CHEESE TRIANGLES
You can buy appetizers like these Spinach-Cheese Triangles in the frozen food section. Or make them yourself and take all the credit.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Bread
Time 45m
Yield Makes 1-1/2 doz. or 18 servings, two triangles each.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat cream cheese, spinach, peppers and garlic salt with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.
- Place 1 of the phyllo sheets on clean work surface. Brush lightly with butter. Cut phyllo into three lengthwise strips. Spoon about 1 tsp. of the filling 1 inch from one end of each strip. Fold end of phyllo over filling at 45-degree angle. Continue folding as you would fold a flag to form a triangle that completely encloses filling. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling. Place triangles, seam-sides down, on baking sheet; brush with remaining butter.
- Bake 12 to 15 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
MOM'S SPINACH CHEESE SQUARES
Ready in just 45 minutes, our spinach cheese squares are welcome additions to Sunday brunch or holiday potlucks.
Categories Brunch
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place melted butter in 13 x 9-inch baking dish; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, stir in milk. Stir in flour and baking powder until well blended. Stir in cheese, spinach and onion. Spoon egg mixture into baking dish.
- Bake 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool 30 minutes; cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
SPINACH CHEESE PHYLLO SQUARES
'A higher-fat version of this casserole was a big hit when my aunt and I ran a gourmet carryout business,' relates Julie Remer of Gahanna, Ohio. ' Now that I'm only cooking for my family, I'm trying to lighten things up a bit.'
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Layer three phyllo sheets in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, 2 eggs, parsley flakes and salt; spread over phyllo dough. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares; cover and chill for 1 hour. Beat egg whites, milk and remaining eggs; pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 632.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature so that it mixes smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the phyllo dough into squares. A dull knife will tear the dough.
- Brush the phyllo dough squares with melted butter before baking to help them crisp up.
- Bake the phyllo squares until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the phyllo squares warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Spinach and cream cheese phyllo squares are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. The combination of spinach, cream cheese, and phyllo dough is irresistible. These squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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