Lots of people have family heirlooms that remind them of their history. My family has recipes. Spinach cheese squares have been in the family for at least 3 generations. They always remind me of summers spent swimming in the pool and baked potato nights – a common side to these cheesy squares.
One of my favorite things about SPS (Spinach Cheese Squares) is that you always have leftovers that are versatile. What doesn’t spinach and cheese go with anyways? Some of my favorite things to do with leftover SPS is break one up in scrambled eggs, add one to whole wheat pasta or use it as as salad topper. The possibilities are endless, and the good news is you can stretch one pan for at least 2 meals.
I’ve seen a number of variations of SPS, but my version focuses on healthier ingredients and a balance of nutrients, so you can eat them as a complete meal.
Spinach Cheese Squares
Ingredients:
2 packages condensed frozen spinach, defrosted and pressed to remove all water
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup cage-free egg whites
1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
1 cup lite shredded mexican cheese
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp salt
fresh ground pepper
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Spray a 9 X 13 pan with nonstick spray and place spinach cheese mixture in the pan. Flatten with a spatula and place in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove when squares are firm to the touch.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Lots of people have family heirlooms that remind them of their history. My family has recipes. Spinach cheese squares have been in the family for at least 3 generations. They always remind me of summers spent swimming in the pool and baked potato nights – a common side to these cheesy squares.
One of my favorite things about SPS (Spinach Cheese Squares) is that you always have leftovers that are versatile. What doesn’t spinach and cheese go with anyways? Some of my favorite things to do with leftover SPS is break one up in scrambled eggs, add one to whole wheat pasta or use it as as salad topper. The possibilities are endless, and the good news is you can stretch one pan for at least 2 meals.
I’ve seen a number of variations of SPS, but my version focuses on healthier ingredients and a balance of nutrients, so you can eat them as a complete meal.
Spinach Cheese Squares
Ingredients:
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Spray a 9 X 13 pan with nonstick spray and place spinach cheese mixture in the pan. Flatten with a spatula and place in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove when squares are firm to the touch.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy!