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Aunt Bee's Cheesy Spinach Squares

An easy make-ahead appetizer for your next party!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1 (9 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  2. Stir together all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Transfer the spinach mixture to the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  4. Loosen the edges from the sides of the pan with a knife as soon as they are removed from the oven. Cool slightly before cutting into squares. Serve warm, or freeze to use later.

Notes

  • Squeeze the spinach very dry before adding it to the rest of the ingredients. To do so, I like to place the cooked spinach in a dish towel and wring it out over the sink. You'll be amazed by how much water comes out!
  • Grate the cheese by hand, rather than purchasing a package of pre-shredded cheese. This extra step is worth the effort, since the hand-grated cheese melts better (and tastes better)!
  • If freezing the squares, be sure to allow them to cool completely before wrapping.
  • The spinach squares are delicious served warm or at room temperature, so they're great for setting out at a party. You don't have to worry about keeping them warm, and they're not messy or hard to eat.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1spinach square Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 262mg (11%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Vitamin A 2125IU (43%) Vitamin C 0.9mg (1%) Calcium 132mg (13%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Serving 1spinach square
Calories 114kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 262mg 11%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Vitamin A 2125IU 43%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 132mg 13%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.