Spinach Ricotta Bites

I've been looking forward to making this recipe ever since it was posted on weelicious a month ago.  I even ran out to buy a mini-muffin tin just for these (well a toddler mom should have one in the house anyways). 

These were delicious! Jason and I made lunch out of these too, and Jake ... well he liked them so much he clapped after each bite.  I think they're a hit in this family.  The leftovers will be going to daycare with Jake this week and the rest are frozen for future lunches as well.  


Spinach Ricotta Bites (makes 16 - 20 bites)

2 Tbsp Butter
1 Small Yellow Onion, chopped
1 Garlic Clove, minced
2 Large Eggs, Beaten
1 Cup Ricotta Cheese (low or full fat ricotta will work)
1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
1 10 Oz Pkg Frozen Chopped Spinach, defrosted, drained WELL (I use my hands to squeeze as much liquid out of the spinach as possible), and chopped
1/4 Tsp Salt

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook the onions for 4 minutes until tender.

Jason came into the kitchen to assist with this recipe

3. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute then set aside to cool.

4. Whisk eggs in a bowl and stir in ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

5. Once combined, stir in spinach, salt and cooled onion and garlic mixture.

6. Pour the mixture into lightly greased mini muffin cups.

7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and golden on top.

8. Serve.

the clap of approval