Spinach Artichoke Panini Bites Recipes

Steps:

• Top two slices of bread with a slice of cheese each; layer each with 1/4 cup artichokes, 1/4 cup spinach, two tomato slices and remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread. Spread butter over outside of sandwiches. , Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 10 to 20 seconds. Transfer to the ice water to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and stir in the artichoke hearts. Stir for a few minutes, until the artichoke hearts are beginning to color, and add the thyme leaves and the spinach. Toss together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
• Preheat a panini grill. Top four of the bread slices with the artichoke hearts and spinach. Add strips of roasted pepper, then cheese. Top with the remaining bread and press together. Brush the outside of the bread (top and bottom slices) with olive oil. Place in the panini maker and grill for four to five minutes, until the cheese has melted and the bread is toasty. Slice in half and serve hot.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚. Brush a 24-cup mini-muffin pan (preferably nonstick) with olive oil. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 2 minutes less than the label directs. Drain.
• Combine the cream cheese, egg and garlic in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Stir in the pasta, baby spinach, artichoke hearts, fontina, mozzarella, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper until well combined.
• Fill the muffin cups with the pasta mixture. Toss the panko with the olive oil and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the pasta.
• Bake until the pasta is golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove from the pan.