Aunt Bee's Cheesy Spinach Squares
Aunt Bee's Cheesy Spinach Squares are an easy make ahead appetizer to serve at your upcoming holiday party!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese squares, recipes with chopped spinach, spinach squares
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings people
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Calories 114 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
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1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (9 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry
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Instructions
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1. Mix all ingredients together. Place mixture in a greased 9-inch square pan.
2. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
3. Loosen edges from sides of pan as soon as they are removed from the oven. Cool slightly before cutting into squares. Serve warm, or freeze to use later.
4. If using frozen squares, reheat at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes (or until heated through).
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Recipe Notes
COOK'S TIPS:
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• Serving a larger crowd? Double the recipe and bake the spinach squares in a 9 x 13-inch dish.
• Be sure that the spinach is squeezed 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.
• Want to use fresh spinach instead of frozen chopped spinach? I have never prepared the recipe with fresh spinach myself, but a reader has tested it and
commented below. See her note if you'd like to give it a try!
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Can you freeze spinach squares?
Yes! This make ahead appetizer can be baked in advance, and then wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Spinach Squares:
To reheat frozen spinach squares, place the frozen squares in a 400-degree F oven for about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Aunt Bee's Cheesy Spinach Squares
Amount Per Serving (1 spinach square)
Calories 114 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 262mg11%
Potassium 130mg4%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 2125IU43%
Vitamin C 0.9mg1%
Calcium 132mg13%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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Aunt Bee's Cheesy Spinach Squares are an easy make ahead appetizer to serve at your upcoming holiday party!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese squares, recipes with chopped spinach, spinach squares
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings people
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Calories 114 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 8 items
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (9 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry
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Instructions
list of 4 items
1. Mix all ingredients together. Place mixture in a greased 9-inch square pan.
2. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
3. Loosen edges from sides of pan as soon as they are removed from the oven. Cool slightly before cutting into squares. Serve warm, or freeze to use later.
4. If using frozen squares, reheat at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes (or until heated through).
list end
Recipe Notes
COOK'S TIPS:
list of 5 items
• Serving a larger crowd? Double the recipe and bake the spinach squares in a 9 x 13-inch dish.
• Be sure that the spinach is squeezed 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.
• Want to use fresh spinach instead of frozen chopped spinach? I have never prepared the recipe with fresh spinach myself, but a reader has tested it and
commented below. See her note if you'd like to give it a try!
list end
Can you freeze spinach squares?
Yes! This make ahead appetizer can be baked in advance, and then wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Spinach Squares:
To reheat frozen spinach squares, place the frozen squares in a 400-degree F oven for about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Aunt Bee's Cheesy Spinach Squares
Amount Per Serving (1 spinach square)
Calories 114 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 262mg11%
Potassium 130mg4%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 2125IU43%
Vitamin C 0.9mg1%
Calcium 132mg13%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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