Spinach and Garlic Cheesy Bread Delight
This Spinach and Garlic Cheesy Bread Delight is a delightful twist on classic garlic bread that you can easily whip up at home. After enjoying this dish at our favorite local restaurant, I decided to perfect my own version. This recipe combines creamy mozzarella cheese with nutrient-rich baby spinach and a buttery garlic spread, making it both a tasty and healthier alternative to traditional garlic bread. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a late-night snack, this cheesy delight will surely impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s low in cholesterol, so you can enjoy it guilt-free!
16
Servings
155
Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
French bread
1 loaf (Cut in half lengthwise)
Baby Spinach
2 (16-ounce) bags (Cooked and squeezed drained)
Butter
to taste (Softened)
Garlic powder
to taste
Mozzarella cheese
as needed (Sliced (or shredded for convenience))
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Prepare the French bread by cutting it in half lengthwise to create two open halves.
3
Spread an even layer of softened butter over each half of the bread, adjusting the amount to your taste.
4
Sprinkle garlic powder generously over the buttered bread, again to your preference.
5
Evenly distribute the cooked and drained baby spinach on one side of the bread, ensuring it covers the surface.
6
Top the spinach with slices of mozzarella cheese, ensuring an even layer.
7
If desired, wrap the prepared bread in aluminum foil to help retain moisture while baking.
8
Place the bread on a baking sheet (wrapped or unwrapped) and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious Spinach and Garlic Cheesy Bread Delight!
Nutrition Information
11.25g
Fat
10g
Carbs
6.63g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spinach and Garlic Cheesy Bread Delight?
It is a delightful twist on classic garlic bread that combines creamy mozzarella cheese with nutr i e n t-rich baby spinach and a buttery garlic spread.
Is this recipe low in cholesterol?
Yes, this Spinach and Garlic Cheesy Bread Delight is designe d to be low in cholesterol.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe yields 16 servings.
What type of bread is require d?
You will nee d on e loaf of French bread.
How much spinach is nee de d for this recipe?
The recipe call s for two 16-ounce bag s of baby spinach.
What is the recommen de d ove n temperature?
You shoul d prehea t you r ove n to 350°F (175°C).
How lon g shoul d I bak e the bread?
Bak e the brea d for 10 to 15 min u te s or until the chees e is melte d an d bub b l y.
What type of chees e shoul d I use?
Moz z arel l a chees e is recommen de d, eithe r slice d or shre d de d.
How many calorie s ar e in a servin g?
The r e ar e 155 calorie s pe r servin g.
Is thi s recip e veg e t arian?
Yes, thi s recip e is veg e t arian-frien d l y.
Do I nee d to pre p ar e the spinac h befor e put tin g it on the brea d?
Yes, the baby spinac h shoul d be cook e d an d sque e z e d dra i n e d befor e use.
Ca n I us e fres h garli c in s tea d of garli c pow de r?
Whil e the recip e spec i f ie s garli c pow de r for eas e, yo u ca n sub s tit u t e fres h garli c to tas t e.
What is the servin g siz e for thi s recip e?
The servin g siz e is no t spec i f i e d be y on d the fac t it pro d u c e s 16 servin g s.
Wha t is the fa t con ten t pe r servin g?
Eac h servin g con t ain s 11.25g of fa t.
How muc h pro t ei n is in thi s dis h?
The r e ar e 6.63g of pro t ei n pe r servin g.
Wha t is the car b o h y d r a t e con ten t?
Eac h servin g con t ain s 10g of car b o h y d r a t e s.
Shoul d I wra p the brea d in alumi n u m foi l?
Yo u ca n wra p it in foi l to hel p ret ai n moi s t u r e, bu t it is op tio n al.
How shoul d I cu t the brea d?
The Frenc h brea d shoul d be cu t in hal f len g t h wis e to cre a t e tw o op e n hal v e s.
Ca n thi s be ser v e d as a si d e dis h?
Yes, it wor k s wel l as a si d e dis h, ap p e t i z e r, or lat e-nig h t snac k.
How muc h but te r shoul d I use?
The amou n t of but te r use d is ad j u s t e d to yo u r per s on al tas t e.
Wha t shoul d the but te r's con sis t en c y be?
The but te r shoul d be sof t en e d for eas y spre a d in g.
Wha t tag s ar e as s oc i at e d wit h thi s recip e?
Tag s in clu d e spinac h, garli c, chees y brea d, low cholesterol, ap p e t i z e r, si d e dis h, veg e t arian, an d comfor t foo d.
Ca n I us e shre d de d moz z arel l a in s tea d of slic e d?
Yes, the recip e sug g e s t s shre d de d moz z arel l a ca n be use d for con v e n i en c e.
Is thi s recip e dif f i c ul t to mak e?
No, it is de sig n e d to be quic k an d eas y to whi p up at hom e.
How shoul d the spinac h be dis t rib u t e d?
E v en l y dis t rib u t e the spinac h on on e si d e of the brea d, en s u r in g it cov e r s the sur f ac e.
Wha t is the be s t wa y to ser v e it?
Remo v e fro m the ove n, le t it coo l slig h t l y, slic e, an d ser v e war m.
How muc h garli c pow de r shoul d I use?
Spr i n k l e it ge n e r ou s l y or ac c or d in g to yo u r pref e r en c e.
Is thi s recip e hea l t hi e r tha n reg u l a r garli c brea d?
It is con si d e r e d a hea l t hi e r al t e r n at i v e be c au s e it in clu d e s spinac h an d is low cholesterol.
How many in g r e d ie n t s ar e in thi s recip e?
The r e ar e 5 mai n in g r e d ie n t s.
Wha t is the cat e g o r y of thi s dis h?
Thi s recip e fal l s un d e r the 'Low Cholesterol' cat e g o r y.