Spinach Hors Doeuvres Recipes

SPINACH APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together chopped spinach, dry bread stuffing mix, eggs, Parmesan cheese, onion, butter and Cheddar cheese. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes.
• Drop the mixture by rounded spoonfuls onto a lightly greased large baking sheet. Place baking sheet in the freezer approximately 1 hour.
• When ready to bake, allow the balls to partially thaw, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
• Bake the balls in the preheated oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

SPINACH BALLS - HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Saute onion in butter until translucent.
• In large bowl, combine onion/butter mixture with remaining ingredients, blending well.
• Shape into 1 inch balls.
• Bake on ungreased cookie sheet@350F for 15 minutes.
• Serve with dipping sauce made of 1/2 cup light mayo and 1-2 tablespoons horseradish.

SAUSAGE HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the sausage, cheese and baking mix and beat on low speed until blended. Add pepper to taste. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookies sheet. Bake until browned, about 20 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

SPINACH CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Pour butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; tilt to coat. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Whisk eggs and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in spinach and cheese. Pour into prepared dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; cut into small squares. Serve immediately or transfer to a freezer container. May be frozen for up to 3 months., To use frozen appetizers: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place on baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

FILO HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Place half the filo dough in a pan.
• Pour about 1/4 cup margarine on top.
• Filling: Saute onions in melted butter until golden (about 5 to 10 minutes).
• Cook spinach according to package directions.
• Drain well.
• Squeeze out all moisture from spinach.
• Process spinach until finely chopped, about 8 to 10 seconds.
• Add onions and remaining ingredients and process just until mixed.
• (Add second egg only if mixture seems dry).
• Pour filling over first half of filo dough and cover with remaining filo dough.
• Pour remaining butter on top of filo dough (add more if necessary), and then cut in squares so that, while cooking the butter will penetrate in between the layers of dough.
• Bake in a 300 degree oven for 30 minutes, until top is golden brown.