Mouthwatering Spinach Ricotta Bites (Printable View)
Quickly bake golden spinach ricotta bites in minutes for delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizers.
# Ingredient List:
→ Filling
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1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
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1 cup chopped fresh spinach, tightly packed and thoroughly squeezed dry
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup plain or Italian-style breadcrumbs
→ For Baking
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1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing mini muffin pan
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease each cup of a mini muffin pan thoroughly with olive oil to ensure easy release after baking.
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In a medium mixing bowl, add ricotta cheese, thoroughly dried chopped spinach, grated Parmesan, and the egg. Sprinkle in garlic powder and black pepper. Gently fold in breadcrumbs until just combined. The mixture should be cohesive but not wet. Add additional breadcrumbs if the mixture appears too loose.
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Evenly spoon the spinach-ricotta mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about halfway. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the tops are golden and edges are lightly crisp.
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Allow the bites to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully run a butter knife around each to loosen before removing. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
# Supplementary Details:
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Remove as much moisture as possible from the spinach to prevent soggy bites.