Monterey Spinach Melts Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300 degrees. Meanwhile, cook spinach according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of liquid, and chop finely.
• Butter a shallow 8-inch-square casserole dish or other shallow 4- to 6-cup baking dish. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan and add flour. Blend and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Do not brown. Add onion and garlic.
• Add the spinach liquid slowly, then add evaporated milk, some black pepper, celery salt and cheese. Mix well and add jalapeño and spinach. Cook until all is blended.
• Turn into the casserole dish, top with buttered bread crumbs and bake until lightly browned, about 45 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Combine all ingredients except bread and cheese in bowl.
• Spread spinach mixture onto bread rounds.
• Place on a large round baking stone.
• Slice 20 slices of cheese.
• Plcae on top of spinach mixture.
• Bake 10 - 12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut cheese into 20 thin slices; cover, and set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine next 4 ingredients; mix, until well blended. Stir in, next 3 items.
• 3. Spread rounded tablespoonful of spinach mixture, onto each bread slice. Place on baking sheet; top with cheese.
• 4. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is crisp. Serve warm. Makes 20

Steps:

• Heat a frying pan on medium; add the butter and a little of the oil. Once it stops sizzling, add the soda farl slices and cook for 1 min on each side until lightly golden - you'll have to do this in batches. Set aside.
• Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 secs, then add the spinach and cook for 1-2 mins until hot, stirring often. Season to taste.
• Heat the grill to medium. Spoon the spinach mixture onto each toasted farl, then pile the peppers and mozzarella on top. Season and lightly drizzle with olive oil. Pop under the grill and cook for 1-2 mins, until the cheese is bubbling. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place spinach and water in a microwave-safe steamer. Microwave until spinach is wilted down, about 2 minutes. Drain off liquid and set spinach aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour to create a paste. Season with salt. Pour in half-and-half, whisking continuously until smooth. Add onion, garlic, ancho chile powder, and cayenne, whisking until incorporated. Add spinach.
• Set aside 2 tablespoons habanero-flavored cheese. Stir remaining cheese into the spinach mixture and spoon into a small oval baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved cheese and bread crumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Oven to 375. Combine all except bread and Jack cheese in a bowl. Spread onto bread rounds. Take 20 slices of Jack cheese and place on top of rounds. Bake 10-12 minutes till melted.

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg. Add sour cream, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture with Monterey Jack cheese, spinach and half of the onions. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated though. Top with remaining onions; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown.

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach and water. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted, stirring twice; drain and squeeze dry. Add the feta cheese, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt and dill weed; set aside., Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Spread each with about 1 tablespoonful spinach mixture. Broil 3-4 minutes longer or until heated through.