Appetizer Recipes
Spinach-Cheese Bagel Bites
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min | Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 one day old bagels*
- 4 ounces fresh spinach, stems removed, chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/3 cup minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Split bagels in half horizontally. With a grapefruit spoon, hollow out some of the read*.
- Place spinach in microwavable bowl; sprinkle lightly with water. Cover loosely and microwave on high until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute, 20 seconds. Remove and drain well.
- Combine spinach, cheeses and remaining ingredients, except bagels.
- Place bagel shells on a foil lined baking sheet. Place about 1/4 cup cheese mixture on each bagel. Bake bagel until cheese has melted and edges are lightly toasted, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cut each bagel half into quarters to make a total of 32 pieces.
Notes
* Bagel crumbs can be discarded or saved for use as breadcrumbs or croutons.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from: American Dairy Association