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April 3, 2018

Cheesy Spinach Munchy Cakes

CHEESY SPINACH MUNCHY CAKES

  • Adapted from foodiewithfamily.com

These little spinach munchy cakes are packed with all the culinary joy that results when spinach, bacon, and Cheddar get together.
This is a spring family recipe for spinach.
  • Prep Time15 min
  • Cook Time25 min
  • Total Time40 min
  • Yield15
  • Serving Size1 patty
  • Course
    • Appetizer
    • Snack
    • Vegetable Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh spinach. lightly blanched
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, extra sharp
  • 1½ cups fine dry bread crumbs seasoned or plain
  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ pound of bacon cooked, drained and crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons finely minced onion
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Hot sauce for serving

Method

1

Preheat oven to 375° F.

2

Line a baking sheet (or two, depending on size) with parchment paper.

3

Stir all ingredients together until even.

4

Scoop about ¼-1/3 cup of the mixture (an amount about equal to the size of a plum) and form into a patty. Place patties on prepared pan.

5

Repeat until all of the mixture is formed into patties.

6

Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the patties after about 15 minutes until they are all golden brown and crisp on the outside.

7

Serve hot, warm or cool with your preferred hot sauce.

  • Nutrition Facts

  • 15 servings per container
  • Serving Size1 patty
  • Amount per serving
  • Calories0
  • % Daily Value*
  • * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Filed Under: Family Recipe, Spring

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