Spinach Cheese Bundles Food

CHICKEN PARMESAN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan until well blended; spread onto chicken breasts. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired. Set aside.
• Beat egg in shallow dish. Mix remaining Parmesan and cracker crumbs in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken bundles in egg, then roll in crumb mixture. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165 degrees F). Remove and discard toothpicks, if using. Serve topped with spaghetti sauce and remaining mozzarella.

EASY CHEESY SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a 12-inch saute pan over moderate heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese and let melt. Fold in the spinach until evenly combined. Add up to 3 tablespoons water if the mixture seems too dry. Sprinkle the nutmeg on top and season with salt and pepper.
• BYOC: Lemon zest and juice would bring a little bit of sunshine to this dish. Just add with the salt and pepper.

CHICKEN-PARMESAN BUNDLES

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 375ºF.
• MIX cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella and 3 tablespoons Parmesan until well blended; spread onto chicken breasts. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
• BEAT egg in shallow dish. Mix remaining Parmesan and cracker crumbs in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture to evenly coat. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• BAKE 30 minute or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks, if using. Serve chicken topped with spaghetti sauce and remaining mozzarella.
• Make Ahead: Assemble chicken bundles and place in baking dish as directed. Refrigerate up to 4 hours. When ready to serve, uncover and bake at 375ºF for 35 minute or until chicken is done.
• Special Extra: Stir chopped fresh basil and/or sliced black olives into spaghetti sauce before heating.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving: 400 calories, 21g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 0.5g trans fat, 130mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 38g protein, 140%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C, 40%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.

CHICKEN-PARMESAN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Pound chicken to 1/4-inch-thickness on work surface; turn smooth sides down. Mix cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan until blended; spread onto chicken. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
• Whisk egg in shallow dish until blended. Combine cracker crumbs and remaining Parmesan in separate shallow dish. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Dip chicken, 1 bundle at a time, into egg, then into crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat all sides with crumb mixture. Place, seam sides down, in prepared baking dish.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). About 5 min. before chicken is done, cook pasta sauce on medium-low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Remove and discard toothpicks from chicken. Spoon pasta sauce over chicken; top with remaining mozzarella.

CHEESY SPINACH BUNDLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix first 4 ingredients and egg yolk until blended.
• Unroll crescent dough, then separate into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle diagonally in half. Spoon 1 Tbsp. spinach mixture onto center of each triangle. Bring corners of dough to center over filling, overlapping ends; pinch ends together to seal. Place on baking sheets. Beat egg white lightly; brush onto bundles.
• Bake 12 to 15 min. or until golden brown.

SPINACH CHEESE SWIRLS PLUS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 400^. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork. Stir the cheeses,onion and garlic powder, in a medium bowl.
• 2. Sprinkle the flour on the work surface. Unfold the pastry sheet. Brush with the egg wash. Top with the cheese mixture and very dry spinach. Starting at short side., roll up like a jelly roll. Cut into 20 --1/2-inch slices. Place cut side down onto 2 baking sheets. Brush the slices with the egg mixture.
• 3. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool on wire racks for 10 minutes.
• 4. For Pesto Swirls: Omit all ingredients except the flour and the puff pastry. Unfold the pastry sheet as directed above. Spread 1/2 of an 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened, on the pastry sheet to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Top with 3 Tablespoons pesto sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts. Brush the edge of the pastry sheet with water. Roll up and proceed as above.
• 5. For Ham & Broccoli Swirls: Omit the spinach, cheeses, onion and garlic powder. Unfold the pastry and brush with the egg mixture as above. Spread 1/2 of and 8-oz. container whipped cream cheese with chives on the sheet. Top with 1 cup thawed, and well drained chopped broccoli and 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham. Proceed as above.
• 6. For a flavor twist: Try a different cheese. Any shredded cheese will work in this recipe.

CHICKEN PARMESAN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl. Combine softened cream cheese, drained spinach, 1 cup Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cut each chicken breast in half to make them around 1/4-inch thick.
• Place a few tablespoons of spinach mixture on the widest end of each chicken breast.
• Roll up and secure closed with toothpicks; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk eggs; set aside.
• Crush Ritz crackers in a small resealable bag, pour into a small mixing bowl and set aside.
• Dip each chicken bundle in egg until coated, then roll in cracker crumbs and place seam side down in a
• 9 x 13 inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven, carefully remove all toothpicks, and spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara on top of each chicken bundle and top with a sprinkle of the remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan until blended; spread onto chicken. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
• Beat egg in shallow dish. Mix remaining Parmesan and cracker crumbs in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture to evenly coat. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks.

HAM & CHEESE CRESCENT BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal., Spread each rectangle with 2 tablespoons dip to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with ham and cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each roll crosswise into thirds; place in greased muffin cups, cut sides down., Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Run a knife around edges to remove from pan.

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Cut a lengthwise slit in each chicken breast half to within 1/2 in. of the other side; open meat so it lies flat. Cover with plastic wrap; pound with a meat mallet to 1/8-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place five spinach leaves on each chicken breast half. Spoon a scant 2 tablespoons of cream cheese down the center of each chicken breast half; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon walnuts. Roll up chicken; tuck in ends. , Unfold puff pastry; cut into eight portions. Roll each into a 7-in. square. Place chicken on one half of each square; fold other half of pastry over chicken. Crimp edges with fork. Combine egg and cold water; brush over edges of pastry. , Bake on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking sheet until a thermometer reads 165°, 20-25 minutes.

SPINACH CHEESE BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Mix spreadable cheese, spinach and pepper in a small bowl.
• Roll out one sheet of pastry dough onto a floured surface, rolling into a 12 inch square.
• Cut pastry into 16 (3 inch) squares.
• Place about 1 teaspoons of cheese mixture in the center of each square.
• Brush edges each square with water.
• Bring edges together up over filling and twist tightly to seal.
• Fan out corners of pastry for a nice look.
• Place bundles about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
• Bake approximately 13 minutes or until golden brown.
• Repeat procedure with the remaining sheet of pastry dough and cheese mixture.
• Serve warm with dipping sauces.

BAKED SPINACH & CHEESE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop the spinach.
• Melt the butter over medium heat & when bubbly add onion& garlic.
• Saute for 2 minutes.
• Add spinach, salt & pepper.
• Cover & reduce heat to low steam for 3-4 minutes.
• Put half of the cheese into an 8" greased casserole dish.
• Add spinach, & nutmeg.
• Cover with remaining cheese.
• Bake in 350F for apprx 20 minutes or until cheese is browned.

SPINACH SALMON BUNDLES

Steps:

• Unroll crescent dough and separate into 4 rectangles; seal perforations. Place a salmon fillet in the center of each rectangle; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon spreadable cheese over each; top with spinach. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal., Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

SPINACH CHEESE BUNDLES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees (very important or puff pastry will be doughy.)
• 2. Combine cheese, spinach, pepper, shrimp in small bowl, mix well.
• 3. Roll out one sheet of thawed puff pastry on floured surface into 12" square. Cut square into sixteen 3-inch squares.
• 4. Place about 1 tsp cheese-shrimp mix in center of each square.
• 5. Brush edges w/water. Bring edges up over filling and seal edges together.
• 6. Place bundles 2" apart on a baking sheet. Bake 13 minutes or until golden brown.
• 7. Repeat w/remaining pastry and cheese/shrimp mixture.

CHICKEN FOUR CHEESE BUNDLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Combine coating mix and seasonings in medium bowl; stir in shredded cheese. Reserve 1 cup cheese mixture; mix remaining with cream cheese and spinach until blended.
• Place chicken, top sides down, on work surface; spread with cream cheese mixture. Roll up tightly, starting at one short end of each breast. Dip in egg, then roll in reserved cheese mixture until evenly coated. Place, seam sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). About 10 min. before chicken is done, heat pasta sauce.
• Serve chicken topped with sauce.

SPINACH SALMON BUNDLES

Steps:

• Unroll crescent dough and separate into four rectangles; seal perforations.
• Place a salmon fillet in the center of each rectangle; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Spoon cheese spread over each; top with spinach. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal.
• Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve bundles immediately.