Description
Homemade cheesy spinach delight bars combine creamy cheese and tender spinach in a delightful baked treat. Simple ingredients create a satisfying appetizer or side dish you can enjoy with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb/453 g Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
- 1 cup/240 ml milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 stick/113 g butter, softened
- 1 package/12 oz/340 g frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
- 1 cup/125 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 350°F, creating an optimal thermal environment for crafting these savory delicacies.
- Fusion: Amalgamate softened butter, eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, and salt in a capacious mixing bowl, whisking with precision until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency that promises a delectable texture.
- Integration: Fold chopped spinach and cubed Monterey Jack cheese into the batter, ensuring a harmonious distribution that guarantees a burst of flavor in every morsel.
- Pan Arrangement: Generously coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with cooking spray, then elegantly spread the verdant, cheese-laden mixture to create an immaculate, even layer that promises uniform baking.
- Baking Transformation: Slide the pan into the preheated oven, allowing the bars to metamorphose for 40-45 minutes until the surface achieves a radiant golden-brown complexion and the center solidifies with a perfect, tender set.
- Culinary Finale: Extract from the oven and allow a brief cooling period, permitting the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective flavor profile. Slice into delicate squares, serving either warm for a molten experience or chilled as a refreshing appetizer perfect for social gatherings or spontaneous snacking.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose fresh Monterey Jack with high moisture content for maximum melting and creamy texture.
- Spinach Preparation Tip: Squeeze excess water from chopped spinach to prevent soggy bars and maintain ideal consistency.
- Baking Precision: Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate temperature, guaranteeing even baking and golden-brown results.
- Storage Strategy: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheating briefly in the oven to restore original texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 307 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg