Cheesy Spinach Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Filling with Spinach
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1 cup cream cheese, brought to room temperature
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1 cup of fresh, chopped spinach (can substitute with pre-thawed and drained frozen spinach)
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1/2 cup mayo
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1/2 cup of sour cream
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1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, finely grated
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp garlic, minced (or a pinch of garlic powder)
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Salt and ground black pepper, season to preference
→ Dough Base
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12 oz of store-bought biscuit dough (you can also use pre-made pastry shells)
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Cooking oil spray or a dab of olive oil (for muffin pan prep)
# Instructions:
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Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C). Fresh spinach? Sauté till it’s soft and shrunk in a medium-heat pan. Frozen? Let it thaw fully, squeeze out excess water, then chop if needed.
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Grab a medium bowl and stir softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Keep mixing until everything’s creamy and consistent.
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Toss the spinach into the cheese mixture, mixing until everything's evenly blended.
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Lightly coat a muffin pan with cooking spray or olive oil. Divide the biscuit dough into sections, pressing each one into a muffin cup to build the shell, making sure to push it up the edges.
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Scoop the spinach-cheese mix into every biscuit shell. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the biscuits turn golden, and the cheese looks creamy and bubbly.
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Let the bites settle for a few minutes before digging in. These taste great warm or even once they've cooled a bit.