Spinach and Cheese Squares

Spinach and Cheese Squares are little vegetable squares loaded with spinach and cheese. They’re deliciously moist and savory in every bite. With a few simple ingredients, plus spinach, this recipe is easy to prepare and bake. A great appetizer or a side dish, they’re low-carb, keto-friendly, and nutritional – perfect for everyone.

Spinach and Cheese Squares

Our baked spinach and cheese squares are light, delicious, and full of flavor! You’ll be amazed at how moist each square is. Fun finger food that is not only tasty, but nutritious as well. This recipe is a win-win!

These are great for kids and adults of all ages. And, if you love these squares, be sure to try our Onion and Cheese Squares… they’re delicious too! And for a low-calorie, low-carb breakfast, try our Spinach and Egg Breakfast Casserole!

Reasons to LOVE these Spinach Squares

Need more reasons to incorporate spinach into your meals? This is a great way to get some additional superfood spinach into your diet, and without a lot of fuss.

• A fun appetizer to make for a gathering.
• Ideal to serve as a side dish.
• These are very light, fluffy, and full of flavor.
• They’re easy to make, bake, and easier to serve.
• No fork is required; only a napkin will do.
• Serves about 6 to 12.
• Best of all, one spinach square is only 129 calories! Therefore, you can enjoy two squares – quilt-free. 😉
• I made these the other day for our family visiting us, and everyone loved them, hands-down!

“This is a great recipe I make regularly. I use 3/4 cup simple mills pizza mix which is gluten-free, grain-free, and follow-your-heart vegan feta, and it still comes out great. A real treat for people trying to follow AIP or paleo diets.” ~ Kelly

So gather the ingredients and make these spinach and cheese squares.

What You Will Need: (*full recipe card below!)

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• Fresh baby spinach – about 3 to 4 cups packed, about 9 to 12 ounces.
• Extra virgin olive oil – is used to saute the onions and spinach.
• Green onions, or scallions – to flavor the spinach.
• Eggs – only 2 eggs are needed for this recipe.
• All-purpose unbleached flour – you can use gluten-free all-purpose flour, as well.
• Baking powder
• Milk – or non-dairy milk.
• One package of mixed cheeses – shredded gruyere & Swiss cheeses is what I preferred.
• Seasonings – salt and garlic powder.
• One square baking pan – 8 x 8-inch square baking pan.
• Cooking spray – lightly spray your baking pan.

How to Make these Spinach and Cheese Squares?

How do you make Spinach and Cheese Squares? Very Easy! There are three easy steps to making these spinach and cheese squares. But, before you start, let’s run through our simple steps so you can understand what’s involved. Once you make them the first time, you will enjoy making them often.

Step #1: Cook the Spinach:

In a non-stick skillet, saute the chopped green onions on moderate heat with olive oil until softened. Then add the spinach in small batches and saute until it wilts. Use kitchen tongs to help turn over the spinach as it wilts, and continue to add additional baby spinach until it is all done.

Transfer to a bowl. Chop the spinach, and set it aside to allow for cooling.

QUICK TIP: I used two knives to chop the spinach. But you can use a food processor, and pulse it a few times to chop it.

Step #2: Whisk the Ingredients:

Whisk together all the rest of the ingredients in a bowl, then stir the spinach into the mixture. Stir until the mixture is well combined. Next, pour the mixture into your prepared 8 x 8-inch square baking pan.

Step #3: Bake:

Bake on the center rack in your oven and bake uncovered for about 30 to 32 minutes until it’s golden brown on top and around the edges. Remove and set it aside to cool for a few minutes. Then use a sharp knife or spatula to cut into squares and serve.

Delicious Options to Serve Them…

This recipe is ideal to make and serve. You can also make them ahead, bake, then wrap the pan and keep it chilled until you’re ready to reheat and serve them. Plus, there are options to serve them. Here are some ideas to serve them:

• Serve these squares alone as an appetizer
• Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
• Fall Orange Endive Salad
• Baked Flounder Filet Oreganata – lightened!
• Easy Butter Beans Soup

Notes and Recipe Tips

• Remember that I made this recipe with 1 + 1/2 packages (6 ounces each, or 2 cups per package) of fresh baby spinach. I could have used both entirely (with a total of 12 ounces), but next time I will.
• These are very easy to cut into squares. You can make cuts into 9 or 12 squares as I did here. Or make them into “mini size” spinach and cheese squares and cut them into smaller pieces.
• Ovens will vary. Remember, these are only guidelines; you may need to bake it less or a few minutes longer.
• Chop the spinach manually (as I did here), or take the cooked spinach mixture, toss it into your food processor, and pulse it a few times.
• Serve these spinach and cheese squares warm or at room temperature. They are delicious either way!
• Easy recipe to adapt to your special diet needs: try using all-purpose GF flour or dairy-free milk.
• Store these spinach squares in a sealed container and place them in your fridge. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

More Delicious Spinach Recipes

• Spinach with Garlic and Olive Oil
• Spinach and Kale Bites
• How to Make Spinach Pesto Sauce
• Spinach and Parmesan Quiche
• Healthy Spinach Smoothie Recipe
• Sauteed Spinach with Tomatoes

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