Spinach Bread

Name: Spinach Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar or part-skim mozzarella

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Hearty spinach bread will become a fast family favorite when it's served hot from the oven. With swirls of spinach and cheese baked right in, it's a pretty (and tasty) addition to dinner.

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough
1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar or part-skim mozzarella

Directions

Thaw bread dough according to package directions; let rise until doubled. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in spinach.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Spread the spinach mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; tuck ends under.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

2 slices: 340 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.

Appetizers are the highlight of parties at our home. Slices of this golden loaf swirled with spinach and cheese disappear in a hurry. They're a tasty accompaniment to most any meal, too.

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