Swiss Spinach Samplers

What You Need:

 

1 ½ Swiss cheese, shredded at room temperature

½ cup red bell pepper, chopped fine

1 C spinach, chopped

¼ C mayonnaise

8 English muffin halves

 

How to Make It:

 

Stir the cheese, peppers, spinach and mayonnaise together in a large mixing bowl.

Spread each English muffin half with the mixture.

Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until heated through.

 

Use mushrooms instead of the spinach and some mozzarella cheese instead and you have pizza samplers that are also sure to please. 

Popeye’s Favorite After School Treat

What You Need:

 

3 eggs, lightly beaten

1 C Parmesan cheese

4 scallions, chopped fine

1 stick margarine, melted

2 C herb stuffing mix

2 (10 oz) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed and chopped

 

How to Make It:

 

Place the eggs in a large mixing bowl.

Add the cheese, scallions and margarine.

Crush the stuffing until it is very fine.

Add the stuffing to the mixture.

Add the spinach and stir to combine.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Dampen your hands with a little water and shape the spinach mixture into 2 inch balls.

Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Remove and allow to cool slightly before serving.

 

These can be made and frozen for up to 2 weeks before baking.  Serve them with a side of sour cream or ranch dressing for dipping. 

Waui Maui Spinach Bread

What You Need:

 

1 C lite mayonnaise

1 C lite sour cream

1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and chopped

1 envelope dry vegetable soup mix

1 loaf of King’s Hawaiian bread

 

How to Make It:

 

Place the mayonnaise and sour cream together in a large bowl.

Mix with a rubber spatula until completely combined.

Squeeze all the liquid out of the thawed spinach.

Add it to the cream mixture.

Empty the envelope of soup mix into the bowl and stir to combine.

Carefully remove the center of the bread to about inches from the side and bottom.

Place the dip in the hollowed out bread.

Break the torn out bread into small pieces.

Place toothpicks into the broken pieces of bread and use them for the dip.

 

The sweet taste of the bread and the dip are a favorite of many children.  You can also serve this dip with assorted fresh vegetables to give the kids a little something extra for their snack.