Spinach Cups
Crispy baked bread cups are filled with a warm, creamy spinach and cheese mixture. These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for parties and gatherings, offering a savory and satisfying mouthful.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 152 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 6 pcswhole wheat bread, thinly sliced
- 1 pcscooking spray
- 200 gfrozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 tbspbutter
- 50 gyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 clovegarlic, minced
- 80 gcream cheese, softened
- 40 gpimento, drained and diced
- 1 tsphot sauce
- 0.25 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
mini muffin tin · rolling pin · bowl · spoon · spatula · skillet · knife · cutting board · oven
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
About 5 min
- 2
Trim the crusts from the slices of bread.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Use a serrated knife for the cleanest cuts.
- 3
Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread until it is quite thin.
About 3 min
- 4
Cut each flattened bread slice into four equal squares.
About 2 min
- 5
Lightly coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
About 1 min
- 6
Press one bread square into each cup of the muffin tin, forming a small cup shape.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Use your fingers to gently mold the bread against the sides of the tin.
- 7
Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the bread cups are lightly browned and crisp. Set aside.
About 8 min
- 8
Squeeze the thawed spinach thoroughly to remove as much excess water as possible.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: You can press it between paper towels or squeeze it in a clean kitchen towel for best results.
- 9
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 10
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
About 5 min
- 11
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 12
Add the dry spinach to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onion and heat through for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
About 2 min
- 13
In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, diced pimento, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 14
Add the warm spinach mixture to the cream cheese bowl and stir until everything is well combined.
About 1 min
- 15
Spoon about two teaspoons of the spinach filling into each baked bread cup.
About 4 min
- 16
Return the filled cups to the oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the filling is thoroughly heated.
About 5 min
- 17
Let the spinach cups cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin and serving warm.
Cook’s note: This helps them firm up and makes them easier to handle.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 151.6kcal
- Protein
- 5.6g
- Carbs
- 14.2g
- Fat
- 8.4g
- Fibre
- 2.9g
- Sugar
- 2.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 175°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes until crisp.
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