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Cornbread Spinach Cheese Bites

Last Updated on November 20, 2020. Originally Posted on November 18, 2021 By Laura Franco / 8 Comments

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Cornbread Spinach Cheese Bites are an easy make-ahead appetizer using frozen spinach, boxed corn muffin mix, eggs, blue cheese dressing, and cheese. Don't miss this easy video recipe. via @krazykitchenmomCornbread Spinach Cheese Bites are an easy make-ahead appetizer using frozen spinach, boxed corn muffin mix, eggs, blue cheese dressing, and cheese. Don't miss this easy video recipe. via @krazykitchenmom
Cornbread spinach cheese bites
Cornbread Spinach Cheese Bites

These freezer-friendly Cornbread Spinach Cheese Bites are an easy make-ahead holiday appetizer using frozen spinach, boxed corn muffin mix, eggs, blue cheese dressing, and cheddar cheese.

four spinach cheese bites stacked on top of each other

A Holiday Tradition

These little appetizers are a holiday tradition at our house. I’ve been making them for Thanksgiving and Christmas for as long as I can remember. I usually make two or three batches of these each year before the holidays and keep them in the freezer. They are ready to pull out of the freezer and reheat any time we know we are having guests.

Ingredients

Exact ingredient amounts are listed on the recipe card.

Cookie sheet with all of the ingredients to make spinach bites

Let’s Make The Spinach Bites

  1. In a large bowl, mix eggs, butter, and blue cheese dressing.
  2. Add onion powder, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and corn muffin mix.
  3. Fold in the spinach and cheddar cheese and mix well.
Collage showing steps to make spinach bites
  1. Use a small melon baller or cookie scoop to scoop small balls of the dough.
  2. Place the balls on a parchment paper-covered or baking sheet-covered cookie sheet.
Cookie sheet with spinach balls
  1. Bake them at 350° for 15-20 minutes until they are slightly brown around the edges.
  2. Cool them on a wire rack.
  3. Serve them warm or at room temperature.
Spinach cheese bits on a cooling rack

Easy Make-Ahead Recipe

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that you can make them weeks ahead of time and store them in the freezer.

  1. Follow the recipe and bake the spinach cheese bites.
  2. Cool them completely.
  3. Place them in a ziptop bag and freeze them for up to three months.
  4. To thaw, remove them from the freezer, and place them in the refrigerator overnight.
  5. To reheat, bake them for 5-7 minutes at 325° in the oven or toaster oven.
  6. Or heat them from frozen in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
wire basket filed with spinach bits with a dish of blue cheese dressing

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

  • Use a small melon baller to make the bite-sized spinach balls. Spray it with non-stick cooking spray, scoop out a small amount of the mixture, roll it into a small ball and place them on a cookie sheet. You should get 6 rows of 5 on one cookie sheet which comes out to 30 balls. This recipe makes 60 of the small bites.
  • Be sure to use homemade or high-quality blue cheese dressing in this mix. It only uses a 1/2 cup, but don’t worry it won’t go to waste. Use the leftover blue cheese dressing as a dip when you serve them. Here’s the link to my crazy good Blue Cheese Salad Dressing.
  • These make a crazy yummy snack.

Easy Step-By-Step Video Recipe

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four spinach cheese bites stacked on top of each other

Cornbread Spinach Cheese Bites

Cornbread Spinach Cheese Bites are an easy make-ahead appetizer or treat using frozen spinach, boxed corn muffin mix, and cheese. They also freeze great.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, holiday appetizer, holiday appetizers, holiday baking, spinach balls
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 60 small spinach bites
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

  • 1 box frozen chopped spinach – drained and water squeezed out
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 oz. melted butter
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 box corn muffin mix

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a large bowl mix eggs, butter, and blue cheese dressing.
  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, parmesan cheese, and corn muffin mix.
  • Fold in the spinach and cheddar cheese and mix well.
  • Using a small cookie scoop or a spoon, make small balls with the dough.
  • Place dough on a parchment covered cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges turn light brown.
  • Cool on a cooling rack.
  • Serve with blue cheese dressing.

Notes

MAKE-AHEAD/FREEZER FRIENDLY 
  1. Follow the recipe and bake the spinach cheese bites.
  2. Cool them completely.
  3. Place them in a zip-top bag and freeze them for up to three months.
  4. To thaw, remove them from the freezer, and place them in the refrigerator overnight.
  5. To reheat, bake them for 5-7 minutes at 325° in the oven or toaster oven.
  6. Or heat them from frozen in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
KRAZY KITCHEN MOM TIPS
  • Use a small melon baller to make the bite-sized spinach balls. Spray it with non-stick cooking spray, scoop out a small amount of the mixture, roll it into a small ball and place them on a cookie sheet. You should get 6 rows of 5 on one cookie sheet which comes out to 30 balls. This recipe makes 60 of the small bites.
  • Be sure to use homemade or high-quality blue cheese dressing in this mix. It only uses a 1/2 cup, but don’t worry it won’t go to waste. Use the leftover blue cheese dressing as a dip when you serve them. Here’s the link to my crazy good Blue Cheese Salad Dressing.
  • These make a crazy yummy snack.

If you make this recipe, show me a pic! You can upload your photo to your Instagram account and tag me @krazykitchenmom

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Last Updated: November 20, 2020

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  1. Sue Ringsdorf says

    November 22, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    I love the idea of an easy recipe for this busy time of year. Looks and sounds absolutely amazing!

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      November 23, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      They freeze really well which is an extra bonus!

      Reply
  2. Aly Myers says

    November 22, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    These better be at Christmas Eve brunch!

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      November 23, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      They will certainly be making an appearance 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lauren Margolin says

    December 28, 2021 at 4:55 am

    How strong will the blue cheese come through. we love every cheese except blue. ok to make with ranch?

    Reply
    • Laura Franco says

      December 28, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      Hi Lauren, I don’t think the blue cheese taste is too strong, but I do like blue cheese. I’ve never tried it with ranch but I imagine it would be fine. Let me know if you try it.

      Reply
  4. Erin says

    January 6, 2023 at 4:36 am

    I’m going to use some frozen spinach I have bagged already in my freezer. About how much should I use if I don’t have the “box” as you list in your recipe?

    Reply
    • Laura Franco says

      January 8, 2023 at 3:51 pm

      I would guess about 3 cups of baby spinach. I recommend cooking it in a teaspoon of olive oil until it cooks down. Be sure it is cooled to room temperature before adding it to the recipe mix.

      Reply

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