Easy Spinach Appetizer

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Easy Spinach Appetizer
Yield: Makes 2 to 4 dozen pieces
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Ingredients:
2
tablespoons butter

3
eggs

1
cup milk

1
cup all-purpose flour

1
teaspoon baking powder

1
teaspoon salt

2
packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

4
cups (16 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1/2
cup diced red bell pepper



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in 13X9-inch baking pan.

2.
Beat eggs in medium bowl. Add milk, flour, baking powder and salt; beat until well blended. Stir in spinach, cheese and bell pepper; mix well. Spread mixture over melted butter in pan.

3.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes; cut into triangles or squares to serve.


Tip: This delicious appetizer can also be made ahead, frozen and reheated. After baking, cool completely and cut into squares. Transfer the squares to a baking sheet; place it in the freezer until the squares are frozen solid. Transfer to a large resealable food storage bag. To serve, reheat the squares in a preheated 325°F oven for 15 minutes.



This recipe appears in: Vegetables