Spinach Parmesan Loaves Or Muffins Recipes

PARMESAN SPINACH CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pulse spinach in three batches in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add ricotta (or cottage cheese), Parmesan, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
• Coat 8 cups of the muffin pan with cooking spray. Divide the spinach mixture among the 8 cups (they will be very full).
• Bake the spinach cakes until set, about 20 minutes. Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out onto a clean cutting board or large plate. Serve warm, sprinkled with more Parmesan, if desired.

SPINACH LOAF

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-5-inch nonstick loaf pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Place the eggs and milk in a large bowl. Add the bread and stir to combine.
• Heat the butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper and cook until soft, about 6 minutes. In batches, add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 15 minutes. Drain in a colander. Press gently on top of the spinach to release excess moisture. Set aside to cool slightly. Transfer the spinach mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour the spinach into the bowl with the bread mixture. Add 3/4 cup of the Parmesan, the remaining salt and pepper and the nutmeg. Stir until smooth.
• Spread half of the mixture on the bottom of the prepared pan. Lay the hard boiled eggs, end-to-end, in a line along the center of the spinach mixture. Add the remaining spinach mixture on top and press gently. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top and bake for 1 hour. Cool 15 minutes, then run a thin metal spatula around the edges of the pan to release the loaf. Invert the loaf onto a cutting board, remove the parchment paper, and cut into slices.

SPINACH CHEDDAR MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 cup muffin cups.
• Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl.
• Stir the melted butter, egg, milk, spinach, and Cheddar cheese together in a large mixing bowl until evenly blended. Slowly stir in the flour mixture to form a batter. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each muffin cup.
• Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

CHEESE AND SPINACH MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
• Beat milk, oil and egg in medium bowl until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients just until moistened. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
• Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly. Remove from pan. Serve warm.

PARMESAN SPINACH CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pulse spinach in three batches in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add ricotta (or cottage cheese), Parmesan, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
• Coat 8 cups of the muffin pan with cooking spray. Divide the spinach mixture among the 8 cups (they will be very full).
• Bake the spinach cakes until set, about 20 minutes. Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out onto a clean cutting board or large plate. Serve warm, sprinkled with more Parmesan, if desired.

SPINACH-PARMESAN MINI LOAVES (OR MUFFINS)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F
• Spray bottoms of 3 mini loaf pans (5-1/2x3 inches).
• In large bowl, whisk together flour, cheese, sugar, baking powder, basil, onion powder, salt and pepper.
• In medium-size bowl, whisk egg, milk and oil until blended; stir in spinach.
• Make a well in the flour mixture; pour in egg mixture. Fold or stir gently until dry ingredients are just moistened.
• Spoon 1 cup batter into each mini loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan over each loaf.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Remove pans to wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Remove bread from pans; cool on rack.
• NOTE: For muffins, coat bottoms of muffin pans with cooking spray or line with muffin-cup liners. For 12 standard muffins, spoon 1/4 cup batter into each cup. Bake for 20 minutes.
• For 36 mini muffins, prepare 3 mini muffin pans. Spoon 1 slighty rounded tablespoon batter into each cup. Bake for 15 minutes.

SPINACH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Drain spinach, reserving 1 cup liquid. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. , In a large bowl, combine the spinach, eggs, bread crumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, onion mixture and reserved liquid. , Spread in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

SPINACH-PARMESAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• In a big bowl, combine all the ingredients; mix well.
• Transfer mixture to a lightly sprayed 9 x 5 inch loaf pan; gently pat down.
• Bake about 1 hour, until the loaf is firm and the top is lightly browned.
• Let stand in pan for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Remove loaf from the pan; slice to serve.
• Garnish with black olives, if desired.

SPINACH CHEESE MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, onions, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in spinach and Swiss cheese. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

BLUE CHEESE, SPINACH MEAT LOAF MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large muffin pan with cooking spray.
• Combine ground beef, blue cheese, onion, bread crumbs, spinach, eggs, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl until well blended. Divide meat mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

SPINACH-PARMESAN LOAVES OR MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°. Spray bottoms of 3 mini loaf pans (5½ x 3 inches).In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cheese, sugar, baking powder, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper.In a medium size bowl, whisk egg, milk, and oil until blended. Stir in spinach. Make a well in the flour mixture pour in egg mixture. Fold or gently stir until dry ingredients are moistened.Spoon 1 cup of batter into each pan. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon grated parmesan over each. Bake at 400° for 24 to 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.Remove pans to wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Run a metal spatula around edges. Remove bread cool on rack. Cut each loaf into 10 slices.MUFFINS: Coat bottoms of muffin pans with cooking spray or line with muffin liners. For 12 standard muffins, spoon ¼ cup batter into each prepared muffin cup. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. For 36 mini muffins, prepare 3 mini mufifn pans. Spoon 1 slighlty rounded tablespoon of batter into each prepared cup. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.