Spinach Cups

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Krok za krokom

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

   Približne 5 min

2. 2

   Trim the crusts from the slices of bread.

   Približne 3 min

   Poznámka kuchára: Use a serrated knife for the cleanest cuts.

3. 3

   Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread until it is quite thin.

   Približne 3 min

4. 4

   Cut each flattened bread slice into four equal squares.

   Približne 2 min

5. 5

   Lightly coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.

   Približne 1 min

6. 6

   Press one bread square into each cup of the muffin tin, forming a small cup shape.

   Približne 3 min

   Poznámka kuchára: Use your fingers to gently mold the bread against the sides of the tin.

7. 7

   Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the bread cups are lightly browned and crisp. Set aside.

   Približne 8 min

8. 8

   Squeeze the thawed spinach thoroughly to remove as much excess water as possible.

   Približne 3 min

   Poznámka kuchára: You can press it between paper towels or squeeze it in a clean kitchen towel for best results.

9. 9

   Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

   Približne 1 min

10. 10

    Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.

    Približne 5 min

11. 11

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

    Približne 1 min

12. 12

    Add the dry spinach to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onion and heat through for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

    Približne 2 min

13. 13

    In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, diced pimento, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.

    Približne 2 min

    Poznámka kuchára: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.

14. 14

    Add the warm spinach mixture to the cream cheese bowl and stir until everything is well combined.

    Približne 1 min

15. 15

    Spoon about two teaspoons of the spinach filling into each baked bread cup.

    Približne 4 min

16. 16

    Return the filled cups to the oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the filling is thoroughly heated.

    Približne 5 min

17. 17

    Let the spinach cups cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin and serving warm.

    Poznámka kuchára: This helps them firm up and makes them easier to handle.