Best 7 Zeldas Spinach Squares Recipes

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Zeldas spinach squares are a delectable and savory dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. With its vibrant green hue and a combination of spinach, cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. This comprehensive guide will delve into the culinary journey of creating the perfect Zeldas spinach squares, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient variations, and helpful tips to achieve a delightful and memorable dish that will leave you craving for more.

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SPINACH SQUARES



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Even people who don't care for spinach can't pass up these satisfying appetizer squares. They're a hit as a deliciously different vegetable side dish as well. -Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup chopped onion
Sliced pimientos, optional

Steps:

  • Brush the bottom and sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, seasonings, eggs, milk and remaining butter. Stir in the spinach, cheeses and onion. Spread in prepared pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are lightly browned. Cut into squares. Garnish with pimientos if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPINACH SQUARES



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Make and share this Spinach Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joy Boss

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, drained and chopped
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed
3 eggs
1 cup flour

Steps:

  • Combine eggs, milk, flour, and baking powder.
  • Beat well.
  • Add spinach and cheese; mix well.
  • Pour melted butter into a 13 x 9" pan.
  • Pour spinach mixture over butter and combine. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • Cool 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.2, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 154.8, Sodium 586.8, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 18.4

MOM'S SPINACH CHEESE SQUARES



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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

2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (16 oz)
2 packages (10 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

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

CHEESY SPINACH SQUARES



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My mother used to make these for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are easy to make and is great for holiday meals. You will love this recipe even if you don't like spinach!

Provided by Dave

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
½ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cups milk
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add spinach. Cover, reduce heat, and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain well, squeezing out excess moisture with your hands. Set aside to cool.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion and cook until soft and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer onions to a double boiler; mix in milk, Cheddar cheese, flour, and ground black pepper; cook and stir until blended and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; fold in eggs and spinach. Pour the spinach mixture into baking dish and smooth top.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool briefly before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 294 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

GREEK SPINACH & CHEESE QUICHE SQUARES



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If you're a fan of spinach quiche, spanakopita or any version of Greek-inspired spinach-and-feta pie, chances are you'll like these easy-to-make squares.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. butter
3 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 tsp. baking powder
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
2 pkg. (4 oz. each) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp. dried minced onion

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Bake butter in 9-inch square baking dish in 2 min. or until melted. Remove dish from oven; brush butter onto bottom and sides of dish.
  • Beat eggs with mixer in large bowl. Add flour, milk and baking powder; mix until blended. Stir in spinach, cheeses and onion. Spoon into prepared dish.
  • Bake 35 min. Let stand 15 min. before cutting into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

DANIELLE'S SPINACH SQUARES



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A good friend of mine gave me this wonderful recipe. She told me that every time she made these for a party everyone would demand the recipe with their mouths' full! On my end, every time there's some kind of pot-luck around everyone requests that I bring this dish. Prep time does not include defrost time.

Provided by Ciocia DD

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 24 squares, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 ounces frozen spinach, chopped
1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup skim milk (or whichever milk you have on hand)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shallot, chopped (may also use diced onion)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Defrost and drain the spinach. Thoroughly squeeze handfuls to remove the liquid. Reserve for another use if desired. The water leftover from this is great for cooking pasta or rice!
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix drained spinach with all remaining ingredients except cooking spray.
  • Spray a 9x2x13 baking pan with cooking spray. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until top is nicely browned. Let cool and cut into squares.
  • My favorite way to have leftover spinach squares is to cut one up into small pieces and use it as omelet filling. Yummy!
  • Cut into 24 squares for hors d'oeuvres.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 212.9, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.3, Protein 7.2

KETO SPINACH SQUARES



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Keto spinach squares. This is a great breakfast recipe for those on a low-carb or keto diet.

Provided by Jason Nicholson

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons salted butter
3 large eggs
1 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt to taste
1 cup almond milk
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place butter in a 9x13-inch baking pan, and put in the oven to melt while preheating.
  • Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
  • Add flour mixture to the eggs alternating with the almond milk. Stir in spinach and Monterey Jack cheese. Pour into the melted butter in the baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 45 minutes before cutting into 10 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 107.9 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 400.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the spinach and onion by hand.
  • To make the squares easier to cut, chill them for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the squares with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

Conclusion:

Zelda's Spinach Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover spinach. With their creamy, cheesy filling and crispy breadcrumb topping, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give Zelda's Spinach Squares a try!

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