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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s Creamed Spinach Toast Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 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 185.34 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 7.46 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 25.29 g 9%
- Total Fat 6.42 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.48 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.49 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 473.77 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 2.71 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 3.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 112.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.41 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 194.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.01 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chef John's Creamed Spinach Toast Bites is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Creamed Spinach, Olive Oil, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, and Thick Sliced White Bread. Each serving provides about 185.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John’s Creamed Spinach Toast Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Creamed Spinach, Olive Oil, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Thick-Sliced White Bread. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John’s Creamed Spinach Toast Bites?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 185.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John’s Creamed Spinach Toast Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chef John’s Creamed Spinach Toast Bites healthy?
- Chef John’s Creamed Spinach Toast Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 185.34 calories and 7.46 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 473.77 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.48 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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