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Spinach Ricotta Bites
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook the onions for 4 minutes until tender.
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Add the garlic and cook an additional minute then set aside to cool.
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Whisk eggs in a bowl and stir in ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
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Once combined, stir in drained spinach, salt and cooled onion and garlic mixture.
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Pour the mixture into greased mini muffin cups.
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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)
- Squeeze Out Spinach Moisture 💧After thawing frozen spinach, press it firmly in a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove excess water, preventing soggy bites and ensuring the filling sets properly.
- Bloom Garlic in Butter First 🧈Sauté minced garlic and diced onion in butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding spinach to develop deep, caramelized flavors that elevate the entire dish.
- Combine Cheeses for Optimal Texture 🧀Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan in specific ratios—ricotta for creaminess, mozzarella for stretch, and parmesan for sharp flavor—creating a balanced, cohesive bite that holds together perfectly.
- Prevent Cracking with Room Temperature Eggs 🥚Allow eggs to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before whisking and adding to the mixture, ensuring they incorporate smoothly without temperature shock and create a tender, evenly-cooked custard.
- Cool Filling Before Filling Molds ❄️Let the spinach-cheese mixture cool to room temperature before spooning into greased muffin cups; this prevents the cheese from separating and helps the bites bake evenly with clean, defined edges.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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