Spinach Cups Recipe

Name: Spinach Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 slices very thinly sliced whole wheat bread; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 2 teaspoons margarine; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup light process cream cheese, softened; 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

9 slices very thinly sliced whole wheat bread
Vegetable cooking spray
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 teaspoons margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup light process cream cheese, softened
1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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1) Trim crusts from bread; reserve bread crusts for another use. Flatten bread slices, using a rolling pin. Cut slices into quarters. Press into miniature (1 3/4-inch) muffin pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to7 minutes or until lightly browned.
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2) Drain spinach; press between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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3) Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add margarine. Place over medium heat untiled melted. Add onion, and saute 4 to5 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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4) Combine cream cheese and next 5 ingredients in a bowl; add spinach mixture, stirring well. Spoon into bread cups (about 2 teaspoons per cup). Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 slices very thinly sliced whole wheat bread, Vegetable cooking spray, 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, 2 teaspoons margarine, and more.

Yes, Spinach Cups falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spinach Cups

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