Chef John’s Creamed Spinach Toast Bites
Chef John’s Creamed Spinach Toast Bites layer crisp, oven-finished bread with rich, velvety spinach and a buttery Parmigiano-Reggiano crust. The contrast of crunchy toast and creamy topping makes this a comforting bite for brunch, a light lunch, or a simple side with soup or salad. It’s a smart way to transform leftover creamed spinach into something especially tasty.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Brush the lighter sides of the toast with olive oil; set them on the prepared baking sheet, oiled sides down.
- 3
Spoon the creamed spinach onto the toast slices, spreading it to the edges; sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until the cheese is lightly browned, about 2 minutes more.
- Calories 105.06 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.93 g Low Source
- Carbs 9.69 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.57 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.68 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 5.49 mg Low Source
- Sodium 290.73 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.89 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.99 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.84 g Low Source
- Calcium 144.63 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.47 mg Low Source
- Potassium 215.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.01 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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