Name: Spinach Ricotta Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 yellow onion; 1 clove garlic; 2 eggs; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cup parmesan cheese; 10 ounces packages frozen chopped spinach; 0.25 tsp kosher salt

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Spinach Ricotta Bites

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Ingredients

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Spinach Ricotta Bites

2 tablespoons butter

1 yellow onionchopped

1 clove garlicminced

2 eggsbeaten

1 cup ricotta cheese(low or full fat ricotta will work)

½ cup mozzarella cheeseshredded

½ cup parmesan cheesegrated

10 ounces packages frozen chopped spinachdefrosted and drained WELL

¼ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook the onions for 4 minutes until tender.

Add the garlic and cook an additional minute then set aside to cool.

Whisk eggs in a bowl and stir in ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

Once combined, stir in drained spinach, salt and cooled onion and garlic mixture.

Pour the mixture into greased mini muffin cups.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and golden on top. If necessary use a sharp knife to cut around sides of bites to release.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Thaw and Squeeze Spinach Thoroughly 💧
Thaw frozen spinach completely and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel or cheesecloth—this prevents watery bites and ensures a better texture and flavor concentration.
Brown Your Onions and Garlic First 🧅
Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in butter until golden and fragrant before combining with cheese and spinach—this develops deeper flavors that elevate the entire dish.
Balance Cheese Ratios for Optimal Texture 🧀
Use ricotta as your base (it keeps bites creamy), mozzarella for stretch, and parmesan for sharp flavor—this ratio prevents the bites from becoming too dense or grainy when baked.
Season and Taste Before Baking 🧂
Season your mixture generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper, then taste a small spoonful on your finger—you can't adjust seasoning after baking, so get it right beforehand.
Don't Overfill Your Muffin Cups 🥄
Fill cups only three-quarters full to allow room for the egg mixture to rise without overflowing—this ensures uniform, evenly cooked bites with perfect presentation.