Spinach Cups

Name: Spinach Cups
Ingredients: 9 (1/2 oz.) slices very thinly sliced whole wheat bread; vegetable cooking spray; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 2 tsp. margarine; 1/2 c. finely chopped onion; 1/2 c. cream cheese; 1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimento, drained; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp. hot sauce; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper

11 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

9 (1/2 oz.) slices very thinly sliced whole wheat bread
vegetable cooking spray
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 tsp. margarine
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. cream cheese
1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimento, drained
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. hot sauce
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

1

Trim bread crust.
2

Flatten bread slices with rolling pin. Cut slices into quarters.
3

Press into mini (1 3/4-inch) muffin pans coated with cooking spray.
4

Bake in 350° preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until bread cups are lightly browned.
5

Drain spinach.
6

Press between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
7

Coat large skillet with cooking spray; add margarine. Place over medium heat until margarine melts.
8

Add onion and saute 4 to 5 minutes.
9

Stir in spinach.
10

Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
11

Combine cream cheese with remaining ingredients.
12

Add spinach mixture.
13

Stir well.
14

Spoon into bread cups (about 2 teaspoon per cup).
15

Bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
16

Yield: 36 appetizers.