Kittencals Spinach Appetizer Squares Food

KITTENCAL'S GREEK SPINACH AND FETA PUFF PASTRY TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for 40 minutes.
• Set oven to 400 degrees F.
• Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• In a small cup or bowl whisk together 1 egg with water; set aside.
• In another bowl mix together 2 eggs, feta cheese, spinach, onion, parsley and black pepper.
• Unfold the pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
• Roll each sheet into a 12-inch square.
• Cut each into 16 (3-inch) squares (I use a pizza cutter for this!).
• Place about 1 tablespoon spinach/cheese mixture in the middle of each square.
• Brush the edges with egg mixture.
• Fold squares over the filling to form triangles.
• Crimp edges to seal.
• Place on a baking sheet, and brush tops with remaining egg mixture.
• Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden.
• Best served warm or at room temperature.

KITTENCAL'S SPINACH APPETIZER SQUARES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Generously grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl whisk the eggs until frothy.
• Add in milk, flour, garlic powder salt, pepper, cayenne, baking powder and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese whisking vigorously until well blended (can use an electric mixer if desired).
• Using a spoon mix in spinach until blended, then mix in the chopped onion and shredded cheddar cheese.
• Place the butter in the baking pan then place in the oven to melt (about 10-12 minutes).
• Transfer/spread the mixture into the hot baking pan over the butter.
• Sprinkle the top with 1/3 cup or more parmesan cheese.
• Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until firm and golden brown (for a more crispy square bake longer).
• Cool slightly then cut into small squares removing each square using a spatula (these will slice easier when cooled they may be rewarmed again when ready to serve).

SPINACH SQUARES

Steps:

• Brush the bottom and sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, seasonings, eggs, milk and remaining butter. Stir in the spinach, cheeses and onion. Spread in prepared pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are lightly browned. Cut into squares. Garnish with pimientos if desired.

SPINACH SQUARES

Steps:

• Combine eggs, milk, flour, and baking powder.
• Beat well.
• Add spinach and cheese; mix well.
• Pour melted butter into a 13 x 9" pan.
• Pour spinach mixture over butter and combine. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
• Cool 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

KITTENCAL'S SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Grease a round 2-quart casserole dish or an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• For the sauce; in a skillet or saucepan brown the ground beef with onion and red chili flakes until no longer pink.
• Drain fat then add in garlic, oregano and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
• Add in tomato sauce, mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally, season with more salt to taste if desired.
• Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in boiling water until almost tender (undercook the spaghetti as it will soften up even more when baked in the oven) drain in a colander then rinse under cold water, drain well again then place into a large bowl.
• Add in melted butter, garlic powder, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and black pepper; using clean hands toss/mix until well combined (use hands for mixing spaghetti this will not work with a spoon) season with salt to taste if desired.
• TO ASSEMBLE; spread the spaghetti mixture evenly into bottom of the pie plate, pressing down with hands to flatten.
• In a bowl mix 2 cups cottage cheese with 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella cheese cheese then spread over the spaghetti.
• Dollop the tomato sauce mixture over the cottage cheese then spread out with a spoon.
• Top with 1 cup or more of mozzarella cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and continue to bake 10-15 minutes more or until hot and bubbly.